There are 5 ways to get from Tropic of Capricorn to Darwin by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)ROK - DRW
7h 11m$517–923Train via Sydney
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Roma Street
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
- Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Darwin
4d 8h$3,390–9,264Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Street
- Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaide
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwin
4d 13h$2,823–6,658Drive 2,931 km
- Drive from Tropic of Capricorn to Darwin2,931 km
29h 26m$569–822Train
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Roma Street
- Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaide
- Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Darwin
4d 20h$5,236–10,820
Rockhampton (ROK) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tropic of Capricorn to Darwin is to fly which costs $500 - $950 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Tropic of Capricorn to Darwin is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $500 - $950.
The distance between Tropic of Capricorn and Darwin is 2423 km. The road distance is 2931 km.
The best way to get from Tropic of Capricorn to Darwin without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 4 days 8h and costs $3,300 - $9,500.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Tropic of Capricorn to Darwin, including transfers.
The best way to get from Tropic of Capricorn to Darwin is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $500 - $950. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $3,300 - $9,500 and takes 4 days 8h.
Yes, the driving distance between Tropic of Capricorn to Darwin is 2931 km. It takes approximately 29h 26m to drive from Tropic of Capricorn to Darwin.
There are 466+ hotels available in Darwin.
What companies run services between Tropic of Capricorn, QLD, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tropic of Capricorn to Darwin via Rockhampton, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, and Darwin in around 4d 8h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Darwin International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Rockhampton to Darwin International Airport via Mackay, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,500
Flights from Rockhampton to Darwin International Airport via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Darwin International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $310–900
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Darwin International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Rockhampton to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–2,324
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–250
- AChoice
- $30–150
- Gold Class
- $1,856
- Heritage Class
- $2,324
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $400–3,700
- Book at
- https://bookings.journeybeyondrail.com.au/
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $400
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $650–900
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $700–950
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $850–1,100
- GOLD TWIN
- $1,100–2,100
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,000–1,900
- PLATINUM
- $2,400–3,700
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $1,400–2,500
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,844
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $2,844
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,994
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2,365–5,390
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Gold
- $2,365
- Gold Premium
- $3,390
- Platinum
- $5,390
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $200–300
- Advantage
- $250–380
- Flexible
- $330–500
Bus from Alice Springs to Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–490
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $200–290
- Advantage
- $250–370
- Flexible
- $320–490
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide






















