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How to get fromDarwin to Canberraby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Darwin to Canberra by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane DRW - CBR
    9h 41m
    $352–956

  2. Fly to Sydney International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DRW - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    10h 44m
    $315–710

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus bus
    2d 13h
    $456–1,264

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Melbourne to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centrebus bus
    3d 21h
    $3,811–4,084

  5. Drive  3,938.4 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Canberracar car 3,938.4 km
    40h 3m
    $719–1,039

  6. Train, bus via Alice Springs

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Benalla Station/Mackellar Stbus bus
    4. Take the train from Benalla Station to Goulburn Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    5. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    2d 20h
    $2,704–3,237

Darwin to Canberra by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$456Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,171.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Canberra via Alice Springs, 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Albury in around 2d 13h.

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