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How to get fromDarwin to Tablelandsby car, bus, plane or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to Tablelands by car, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive 1,115.1 km

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    1. Drive from Darwin to Tablelandscar1,115.1 km
    11h 26m
    $218–315

  2. Bus to Katherine, fly to Tennant Creek, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus
    2. Fly from Katherine (KTR) to Tennant Creek (TCA)planeKTR - TCA
    3. Take the taxi from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Tablelandstaxi
    9h 40m
    $1,296–4,764

  3. Fly Darwin International Airport to Tennant Creek, taxi

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Tennant Creek (TCA)planeDRW - TCA
    2. Take the taxi from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Tablelandstaxi
    13h 37m
    $1,111–3,314

  4. Fly Darwin International Airport to Mount Isa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)planeDRW - ISA
    2. Drive from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Tablelandscar
    25h 39m
    $910–1,870

  5. Fly Darwin International Airport to Mac Arthur River, drive

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)planeDRW - MCV
    2. Drive from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to Tablelandscar
    13h 20m
    $1,090–1,160

Katherine (KTR) to Tennant Creek (TCA) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,208Cheapest Price
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You can drive from Darwin to Tablelands in around 11h 26m.

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