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How to get fromDarwin to Jilkmingganby train, bus, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Jilkminggan by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Darwin to KatherinetrainThe Ghan Expedition
    2. Take the bus from Katherine to MatarankabusAlice Springs
    7h 3m
    $1,350–1,392

  2. Drive 458.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darwin to Jilkminggancar458.9 km
    4h 43m
    $89–129

  3. Bus, taxi via Katherine (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus
    2. Take the bus from Katherine to Mataranka Homesteadbus
    3. Take the taxi from Mataranka Homestead to Jilkminggantaxi
    7h 14m
    $171–260

  4. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Mataranka HomesteadbusAlice Springs
    2. Take the taxi from Mataranka Homestead to Jilkminggantaxi
    7h 49m
    $160–252

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Jilkminggan, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Jilkminggan. However, you can take the taxi to Darwin, take the train to Katherine, walk to Katherine, take the bus to Mataranka, then take the taxi to Jilkminggan. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Katherine, take the bus to Mataranka Homestead, then take the taxi to Jilkminggan.

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