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How to get fromDarwin to Brisbaneby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to Brisbane by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)planeDRW - BNE
    7h 20m
    $217–875

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
    4d 2h
    $2,717–6,490

  3. Drive 3,421.2 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Brisbanecar3,421.2 km
    34h 16m
    $648–936

  4. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)planeDRW - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
    9h 26m
    $252–902

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
    4d 5h
    $4,768–8,264

Darwin to Brisbane by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,717Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) every 4 hours.

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