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

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

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane CBR - DRW
    10h 15m
    $345–972

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane SYD - DRW
    11h 7m
    $303–903

  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 Palmerstonbus 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
    $3,413–3,688

  5. Drive 3,916.3 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Palmerstoncar car 3,916.3 km
    39h 46m
    $693–1,001

  6. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Canberra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane OAG - DRW
    12h 52m
    $385–1,166

  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
    $3,534–7,774

Canberra to Palmerston by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$448Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,182.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 15m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Palmerston, 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 to Palmerston via Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 2d 14h.

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