There are 3 ways to get from Humpty Doo to Mataranka by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Darwin to KatherineThe Ghan Expedition
- Take the bus from Katherine to MatarankaAlice Springs
6h 36m$1,291–1,317Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Palmerston to MatarankaAlice Springs
7h 18m$65–140Drive 391.6 km
- Drive from Humpty Doo to Mataranka391.6 km
3h 47m$77–110
Humpty Doo to Mataranka by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Humpty Doo to Mataranka is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Humpty Doo to Mataranka is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Humpty Doo to Mataranka. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Highway / Hayball Road and arriving at Mataranka via Palmerston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Humpty Doo and Mataranka is 402 km. The road distance is 391.6 km.
The best way to get from Humpty Doo to Mataranka without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 36m and costs $1,290 - $1,320.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Humpty Doo to Mataranka, including transfers.
Humpty Doo to Mataranka bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Palmerston station.
Humpty Doo to Mataranka bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Mataranka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Humpty Doo to Mataranka is 392 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Humpty Doo to Mataranka.
There are one+ hotels available in Mataranka.
What companies run services between Humpty Doo, NT, Australia and Mataranka, NT, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Palmerston to Mataranka 6 times a week. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
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Train from Darwin to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,210
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,210
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,275
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Katherine to Mataranka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $27–40
- Flexible
- $24–40
Bus from Palmerston to Mataranka
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Advantage
- $75–110
- Flexible
- $85–140
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