What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to Darwin City?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Darwin City is to fly which costs $400 - $1,100 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth to Darwin City?

The fastest way to get from Perth to Darwin City is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $400 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Darwin City?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Darwin City. However, there are services departing from East Perth and arriving at Darwin via Roebuck Plains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Perth to Darwin City?

The distance between Perth and Darwin City is 2678 km. The road distance is 3845 km.

How do I travel from Perth to Darwin City without a car?

The best way to get from Perth to Darwin City without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $550 - $1,200.

How long does it take to get from Perth to Darwin City?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Perth to Darwin City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Darwin City bus from?

Perth to Darwin City bus services, operated by Integrity Coach Lines, depart from East Perth station.

Bus or fly from Perth to Darwin City?

The best way to get from Perth to Darwin City is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $400 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Perth to Darwin City bus arrive?

Perth to Darwin City bus services, operated by Integrity Coach Lines, arrive at Roebuck Plains station.

Can I drive from Perth to Darwin City?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Darwin City is 3845 km. It takes approximately 45h 21m to drive from Perth to Darwin City.

Where can I stay near Darwin City?

There are 465+ hotels available in Darwin City.

Perth to Darwin City - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Perth to Darwin City by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)PER - DRW
5h 4m
$404–1,045
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Perth to Roebuck PlainsNorthbound-Coastal Services
2. Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to DarwinDarwin
2d 12h
$592–1,132
Drive 3,845 km
1. Drive from Perth to Darwin City3,845 km
45h 21m
$728–1,052

Perth to Darwin City by bus

2Weekly Buses

2d 12hAverage Duration

$592Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,678.2 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Darwin City, NT, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Airnorth fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Perth to Darwin via Roebuck Plains in around 2d 12h.

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