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How to get fromDarwin Airport (DRW) to Matarankaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Mataranka by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Katherine (KTR)plane plane DRW - KTR
    2. Take the bus from Katherine to Matarankabus bus
    3h 23m
    $657–2,629

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palmerston to Matarankabus bus Alice Springs
    8h 17m
    $70–140

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Katherinetrain train The Ghan Expedition
    2. Take the bus from Katherine to Matarankabus bus Alice Springs
    8h 26m
    $1,260–1,283

  4. Drive 420 km

    1. Drive from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Matarankacar car 420 km
    4h 10m
    $75–109

Darwin Airport (DRW) to Mataranka by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 405.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia and Mataranka, NT, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Palmerston to Mataranka 6 times a week. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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