What is the cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to Darwin?

The cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to Darwin is to fly which costs $430 - $2,000 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coolangatta to Darwin?

The fastest way to get from Coolangatta to Darwin is to train and fly which takes 8h 11m and costs $370 - $1,000.

Is there a direct train between Coolangatta and Darwin?

No, there is no direct train from Coolangatta station to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Darwin via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 4h.

How far is it from Coolangatta to Darwin?

The distance between Coolangatta and Darwin is 2945 km. The road distance is 3500.9 km.

How do I travel from Coolangatta to Darwin without a car?

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Darwin without a car is to bus and train which takes 3 days 16h and costs $900 - $6,000.

How long does it take to get from Coolangatta to Darwin?

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Coolangatta to Darwin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coolangatta to Darwin train from?

Coolangatta to Darwin train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.

Train or fly from Coolangatta to Darwin?

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Darwin is to fly which takes 8h 16m and costs $430 - $2,000. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $3,300 - $8,000 and takes 4 days 4h.

What is the time difference between Coolangatta and Darwin?

Darwin is 30 min behind Coolangatta. It is currently 3:59 PM in Coolangatta and 3:29 PM in Darwin.

Where does the Coolangatta to Darwin train arrive?

Coolangatta to Darwin train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Coolangatta to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Coolangatta to Darwin is 3501 km. It takes approximately 35h 18m to drive from Coolangatta to Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

There are 529+ hotels available in Darwin.

Coolangatta to Darwin - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Coolangatta to Darwin by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane OOL - DRW
8h 16m
$436–1,946
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 1 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane BNE - DRW
8h 11m
$376–974
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Tareebus
2. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus
3d 16h
$938–5,773
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
4d 4h
$3,340–7,740
Drive 3,500.9 km
1. Drive from Coolangatta to Darwincar 3,500.9 km
35h 18m
$630–910
Train
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
6d 9h
$6,086–20,896

Coolangatta to Darwin by bus, foot, and train

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3d 16hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,945 km
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Coolangatta, QLD, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Darwin via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 4d 4h.

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