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How to get fromGeelong to Darwinby shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), train or car

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

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  1. Shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)planeMEL - DRW
    6h 26m
    $358–929

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus
    2d 7h
    $496–1,103

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from North Shore Station to Adelaide StationtrainThe Overland
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to DarwintrainThe Ghan
    2d 17h

  4. Drive 3,713.2 km

    1. Drive from Geelong to Darwincar3,713.2 km
    37h 3m
    $723–1,045

  5. Fly from Avalon Airport

    1. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)planeAVV - DRW
    8h 5m
    $378–1,298

Geelong to Darwin by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$496Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Darwin via Ballarat, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 2d 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Geelong Station to Darwin via North Shore Station, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 2d 17h.

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