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

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There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to Geelong by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planeDRW - MEL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
    8h 14m
    $339–839

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Deer Parkbus
    4. Take the bus from Deer Park Station/Railway Pde to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
    2d 6h
    $518–1,108

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide ParklandstrainThe Ghan
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to North Shore StationtrainThe Overland
    2d 12h

  4. Drive 3,713.5 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Geelongcar3,713.5 km
    37h
    $726–1,049

  5. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Avalon Airport (AVV)planeDRW - AVV
    2. Take the train from Wyndham Vale Station to Geelong Stationtrain
    12h 13m
    $490–1,733

Darwin to Geelong by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$518Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Darwin to Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Alice Springs, Adelaide, Deer Park, Canterbury St/Station Rd, Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd, and Deer Park Station/Railway Pde in around 2d 6h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Darwin to Geelong Station via Darwin, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, and North Shore Station in around 2d 12h.

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