There are 4 ways to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane ADL - DRW
4h 1m$294–899Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus Darwin
44h 36m$445–1,005Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain The Ghan
2d 8h$2,889–2,899Drive 3,030.2 km
- Drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwincar 3,030.2 km
29h 5m$543–784
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin is to fly which costs $290 - $900 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $290 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Stop 10 Adelaide Airport and arriving at Darwin via Adelaide and Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide Airport (ADL) station to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Darwin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
The distance between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Darwin is 2633 km. The road distance is 3030.2 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin without a car is to bus which takes 44h 36m and costs $440 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin, including transfers.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Adelaide station.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $290 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $440 - $1,000 and takes 44h 36m, you could also train, which costs $2,880 - $2,900 and takes 2 days 8h.
What companies run services between Adelaide Airport (ADL), Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?
Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop 10 Adelaide Airport to Darwin via Stop D3 Currie St - North side, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 44h 36m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–850
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $350–500
Bus from Alice Springs to Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $340–500
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Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Darwin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin is 3030 km. It takes approximately 29h 5m to drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin.
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