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How to get fromBrisbane to Northern Territoryby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane to Northern Territory by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Alice Springs Airport

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane BNE - ASP
    5h 3m
    $564–1,586

  2. Fly to Darwin International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane BNE - DRW
    7h 8m
    $339–876

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Casino Station, Coach Baybus bus
    2. Take the train from Casino 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 16h
    $910–5,958

  4. 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
    $3,604–7,982

  5. Drive  3,421.6 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Darwincar car 3,421.6 km
    34h 30m
    $622–898

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    6d 6h
    $6,424–20,634

Brisbane to Northern Territory by bus, train, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$910Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,991.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Northern Territory, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) 4 times a day. 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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