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

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

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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
    7h 59m
    $339–926

  2. 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
    $3,594–7,977

  3. Drive  3,403.4 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Palmerstoncar car 3,403.4 km
    34h 18m
    $615–888

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Palmerstonbus bus
    4d 11h
    $3,330–5,210

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    6d 5h
    $6,414–20,629

Brisbane to Palmerston by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$3,330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,897 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, 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 Palmerston via Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 4d 1h.

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