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

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

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeDRW - SYD
    7h 30m
    $258–823

  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 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
    4. Take the bus from Albury to Central Stationbus
    2d 18h
    $510–1,235

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney Central Stationtrain
    3d 2h
    $2,858–8,764

  4. Drive 3,966.9 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Sydneycar3,966.9 km
    40h 32m
    $771–1,113

  5. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)planeDRW - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain
    13h 29m
    $503–1,619

Darwin to Sydney by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$510Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Central Station via Alice Springs, 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Albury in around 2d 18h.

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