There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Northern Territory by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Alice Springs Airport
best- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)PER - ASP
4h$404–1,345Fly to Darwin International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)PER - DRW
6h 14m$384–855Bus
- Take the bus from Perth Wellington Street to Roebuck PlainsNorthbound-Coastal Services
- Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to DarwinDarwin
2d 12h$592–1,132Drive 3,844.8 km
- Drive from Perth to Darwin3,844.8 km
45h 21m$746–1,078
Perth to Northern Territory by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Northern Territory is to fly which costs $380 - $900 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Northern Territory is to fly which takes 4h and costs $400 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Northern Territory. However, there are services departing from Perth Wellington Street and arriving at Darwin via Roebuck Plains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
The distance between Perth and Northern Territory is 2004 km. The road distance is 3844.8 km.
The best way to get from Perth to Northern Territory without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $550 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Perth to Northern Territory, including transfers.
Perth to Northern Territory bus services, operated by Integrity Coach Lines, depart from Perth Wellington Street station.
The best way to get from Perth to Northern Territory is to fly which takes 4h and costs $400 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 12h.
Perth to Northern Territory bus services, operated by Integrity Coach Lines, arrive at Roebuck Plains station.
Northern Territory is 1h 30m ahead of Perth. It is currently 10:49 PM in Perth and 12:19 AM in Northern Territory.
What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Northern Territory, Australia?
Airnorth flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perth Wellington Street to Darwin via Roebuck Plains in around 2d 12h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Flights from Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–800
Flights from Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport via Kununurra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $460–950
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Flights from Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport via Kununurra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $460–950
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–700
Bus from Perth Wellington Street to Roebuck Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 30m
- 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 Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 25m
- 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
- $250–370
- Advantage
- $320–470
- Flexible
- $410–650
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Northern Territory is 3845 km. It takes approximately 45h 21m to drive from Perth to Northern Territory.




