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How to get fromCanberra Airport (CBR) to Darwinby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Darwin by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane CBR - DRW
    6h 41m
    $412–1,076

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus bus
    2d 16h
    $460–1,195

  3. Bus, train via Melbourne

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    3d 3h
    $3,112–3,424

  4. Drive 3,940.5 km

    1. Drive from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Darwincar car 3,940.5 km
    40h 6m
    $703–1,016

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    3d 14h
    $3,307–7,559

Canberra Airport (CBR) to Darwin by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$460Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,153.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Canberra Airport (CBR), Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra Airport to Darwin via City Interchange Plt 1, Canberra, Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 2d 16h.

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