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How to get fromBrisbane to Darwinby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane to Darwin by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane BNE - DRW
    5h 52m
    $373–969

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus bus
    3d 15h
    $906–5,734

  3. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    4d 1h
    $3,339–7,738

  4. Drive 3,421.7 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Darwincar car 3,421.7 km
    34h 29m
    $615–888

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    6d 5h
    $6,174–20,384

Brisbane to Darwin by bus, train, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$906Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,877.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Street Station to Darwin via Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 4d 1h.

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