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How to get fromCanberra to Northern Territoryby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Northern Territory by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Alice Springs Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane CBR - ASP
    6h 49m
    $438–1,265

  2. Fly Canberra International Airport to Darwin International Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane CBR - DRW
    9h 19m
    $353–955

  3. 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 14h
    $448–1,287

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre to Melbournebus bus
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    3d 2h
    $3,434–3,699

  5. Drive  3,934.5 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Darwincar car 3,934.5 km
    39h 58m
    $712–1,029

  6. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane SYD - ASP
    7h 36m
    $502–1,415

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 632
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    3d 15h
    $3,545–7,776

Canberra to Northern Territory by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$448Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,973 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Northern Territory, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Darwin via Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 2d 14h.

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