There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Springsure by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Emerald Airport (EMD)DRW - EMD
- Take the taxi from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Springsure
13h 33m$630–1,490Drive 2,696 km
cheapest- Drive from Darwin to Springsure2,696 km
27h 38m$523–756Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Take the taxi from Emerald to Springsure
4d 21h$3,033–7,031Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbane
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Take the taxi from Emerald to Springsure
4d 22h$4,984–11,875
Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Springsure is to drive which costs $500 - $800 and takes 27h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Springsure is to fly and taxi which takes 13h 33m and costs $600 - $1,500.
The distance between Darwin and Springsure is 2289 km. The road distance is 2696 km.
The best way to get from Darwin to Springsure without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 4 days 21h and costs $3,000 - $7,500.
It takes approximately 13h 33m to get from Darwin to Springsure, including transfers.
Springsure is 30 min ahead of Darwin. It is currently 8:53 AM in Darwin and 9:23 AM in Springsure.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Springsure is 2696 km. It takes approximately 27h 38m to drive from Darwin to Springsure.
There are three+ hotels available in Springsure.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Springsure, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Darwin to Springsure. 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-Airport-DRW airport, fly to Emerald Airport (EMD), then take the taxi to Springsure. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Alice Springs, take the bus to Adelaide, walk to Adelaide, take the train to Brisbane, walk to Ann Street Stop 7 at Anzac Square, take the bus to Roma Street Stop 122 near Garrick St, walk to Brisbane, take the bus to Rockhampton, take the bus to Emerald, then take the taxi to Springsure.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,500
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,900
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Emerald Airport via Adelaide, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,000
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Emerald Airport via Cairns, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,600
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 57m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,200
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Emerald Airport via Canberra, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,000
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,300
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,600
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2,365–5,390
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Gold
- $2,365
- Gold Premium
- $3,390
- Platinum
- $5,390
Train from Darwin to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,222
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $2,222
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,340
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–3,336
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–290
- AChoice
- $45–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Darwin to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–490
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $200–290
- Advantage
- $250–370
- Flexible
- $320–490
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $210–300
- Advantage
- $250–380
- Flexible
- $330–500
Bus from Brisbane to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–190
- Flexible
- $150–240
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–90
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $160–210
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
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