There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Mataranka by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Bus via Katherine (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus Broome
- Take the bus from Katherine to Matarankabus Alice Springs
6h 10m$86–155Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Darwin to Matarankabus Alice Springs
6h 45m$70–150Train, bus
- Take the train from Darwin to Katherinetrain The Ghan Expedition
- Take the bus from Katherine to Matarankabus Alice Springs
6h 26m$1,274–1,298Drive 421.9 km
- Drive from Darwin to Matarankacar 421.9 km
4h 8m$76–110
Darwin to Mataranka by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Mataranka is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Mataranka is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $75 - $110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Darwin and arriving at Mataranka. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Darwin and Mataranka is 423 km. The road distance is 421.9 km.
The best way to get from Darwin to Mataranka without a car is to bus via Katherine which takes 6h 10m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Darwin to Mataranka, including transfers.
Darwin to Mataranka bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.
Darwin to Mataranka bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Katherine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Mataranka is 422 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Darwin to Mataranka.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Mataranka, NT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Darwin to Mataranka via Katherine in around 6h 10m.
Train from Darwin to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,211
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,211
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,275
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Darwin to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
Bus from Katherine to Mataranka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $27–40
- Flexible
- $30–45
Bus from Darwin to Mataranka
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $70–110
- Advantage
- $80–120
- Flexible
- $100–150
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