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How to get fromAdelaide to Darwin Airport (DRW)by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Adelaide to Darwin Airport (DRW) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Adelaide Airport

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane ADL - DRW
    5h 11m
    $265–905

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus Alice Springs
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Palmerstonbus bus Darwin
    44h 32m
    $433–989

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train The Ghan
    2d 8h
    $2,861–2,866

  4. Drive 3,024.3 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Darwin Airport (DRW)car car 3,024.3 km
    29h 8m
    $543–784

  5. Bus to Whyalla Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Whyallabus bus
    2. Fly from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane WYA - DRW
    13h 35m
    $323–1,207

  6. Bus to Port Lincoln Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to Lewis St / Washington St - North West sidebus bus
    2. Fly from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane PLO - DRW
    16h 30m
    $356–1,277

Adelaide to Darwin Airport (DRW) by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration44h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$433Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,628.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelaide to Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct via Alice Springs, Palmerston Interchange, and Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace in around 44h 32m.

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