There are 4 ways to get from Perth (Station) to Darwin Station by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane PER - DRW
5h 10m$389–955Bus
- Take the bus from East Perth to Roebuck Plainsbus Northbound-Coastal Services
- Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Palmerstonbus Darwin
2d 13h$619–1,176Train
- Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
5d 4h$3,437–11,729Drive 3,837.6 km
- Drive from Perth (Station) to Darwin Stationcar 3,837.6 km
45h 35m$693–1,001
Perth (Station) to Darwin Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth (Station) to Darwin Station is to fly which costs $380 - $1,000 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Perth (Station) to Darwin Station is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $380 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct train from Perth (Station) to Darwin Station. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Darwin via Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 4h.
The distance between Perth (Station) and Darwin Station is 2683 km. The road distance is 3837.6 km.
The best way to get from Perth (Station) to Darwin Station without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 13h and costs $600 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Perth (Station) to Darwin Station, including transfers.
Perth (Station) to Darwin Station train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth (Station) to Darwin Station is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $380 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $600 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 13h, you could also train, which costs $3,400 - $12,000 and takes 5 days 4h.
Darwin Station is 1h 30m ahead of Perth (Station). It is currently 11:38 PM in Perth (Station) and 1:08 AM in Darwin Station.
Perth (Station) to Darwin Station train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.
What companies run services between Perth (Station), WA, Australia and Darwin Station, NT, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Airnorth fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth Stn Platform 8 to Darwin Station via East Perth Stn Platform 2, East Perth, Roebuck Plains, and Palmerston in around 2d 13h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
Flights from Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport via Kununurra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $330–650
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport via Kununurra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $330–650
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–550
Train from Perth to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 21h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $598–9,000
- Book at
- https://bookings.journeybeyondrail.com.au/
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $598
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $1,000–1,400
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $1,000–1,400
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,200–1,700
- GOLD TWIN
- $2,200–4,200
- GOLD SINGLE
- $2,000–3,700
- PLATINUM
- $5,500–9,000
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $2,700–5,000
Train from Adelaide Station to Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,839
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $2,839
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,989
Bus from East Perth to Roebuck Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 35h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $340–490
- Schedules at
- integritycoachlines.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Roebuck Plains to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–650
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $250–360
- Advantage
- $310–460
- Flexible
- $400–650
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Perth (Station) to Darwin Station is 3838 km. It takes approximately 45h 35m to drive from Perth (Station) to Darwin Station.
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