Rome2Rio

How to get fromAirlie Beach to Darwinby plane, bus, train, or car

Find Transport to Darwin

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Darwin by plane, bus, train, 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.

  1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane PPP - DRW
    7h 30m
    $560–1,196

  2. Bus to Mackay, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane MKY - DRW
    12h 4m
    $444–1,102

  3. Bus, train via Alice Springs

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Grafton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus bus
    4d 11h
    $1,088–6,052

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Proserpine to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train
    4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    4d 15h
    $3,276–7,784

  5. Drive 2,718 km

    1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Darwincar car 2,718 km
    27h 9m
    $487–703

  6. Train to Townsville Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane TSV - DRW
    10h 23m
    $466–2,204

  7. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane MOV - DRW
    9h 23m
    $889–2,823

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    7d 2h
    $6,267–21,196

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$582Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Airlie Beach to Darwin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,138.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

Jetstar, Skytrans, and three other airlines fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coral Sea Marina to Darwin via Proserpine station, Proserpine, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross Station, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 4d 15h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

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

More Questions & Answers