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How to get fromDarwin to Carpentariaby plane, unknown, train or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Darwin to Carpentaria by plane, unknown, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Normanton, travel

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Normanton (NTN)planeDRW - NTN
    2. Walk from Normanton (NTN) to Carpentariaunknown
    11h 2m

  2. Train, bus, travel via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Parklandstrain
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain
    5. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
    6. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Karumbabus
    7. Walk from Karumba to Carpentariaunknown
    5d 9h

  3. Bus, train, travel

    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
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Karumbabus
    6. Walk from Karumba to Carpentariaunknown
    5d 23h

  4. Fly to Cloncurry Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)planeDRW - CNJ
    2. Walk from Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Carpentariaunknown
    26h 40m

  5. Fly to Mount Isa Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)planeDRW - ISA
    2. Walk from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Carpentariaunknown
    25h 7m

  6. Fly to Doomadgee Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Doomadgee Airport (DMD)planeDRW - DMD
    2. Walk from Doomadgee Airport (DMD) to Carpentariaunknown
    23h 29m

  7. Fly to Mac Arthur River, travel

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)planeDRW - MCV
    2. Walk from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to Carpentariaunknown
    13h 38m

  8. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Parklandstrain
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Karumbabus
    5. Walk from Karumba to Carpentariaunknown
    6d 4h

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Normanton (NTN) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$612Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Carpentaria, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Carpentaria. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin International Airport (DRW) airport, fly to Normanton (NTN), then travel to Carpentaria. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Darwin to Carpentaria via Darwin, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, Cairns Central Station, and Karumba in around 5d 9h.

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