There are 4 ways to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Perth by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Perth Airport
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Perth Airport (PER)plane DRW - PER
4h 24m$401–1,045Bus
- Take the bus from Palmerston to Roebuck Plainsbus Broome
- Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to East Perthbus Southbound-Coastal Services
2d 13h$610–1,140Drive 3,842.2 km
- Drive from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Perthcar 3,842.2 km
44h 10m$692–999Fly to Geraldton Airport, fly to Jandakot Airport
- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Geraldton Airport (GET)plane DRW - GET
- Fly from Geraldton Airport to Jandakot Airportplane
9h 17m$1,119–1,442
Darwin Airport (DRW) to Perth by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Perth is to fly which costs $400 - $1,100 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Perth is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $400 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Perth. However, there are services departing from Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct and arriving at East Perth via Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace, Palmerston and Roebuck Plains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
The distance between Darwin Airport (DRW) and Perth is 2666 km. The road distance is 3842.2 km.
The best way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Perth without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 13h and costs $600 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Perth, including transfers.
Darwin Airport (DRW) to Perth bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Palmerston station.
The best way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Perth is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $400 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $600 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 13h.
Darwin Airport (DRW) to Perth bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Roebuck Plains station.
Perth is 1h 30m behind Darwin Airport (DRW). It is currently 4:21 AM in Darwin Airport (DRW) and 2:51 AM in Perth.
What companies run services between Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia and Perth, WA, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Perth Airport (PER) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct to East Perth via Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace, Palmerston Terminus, Palmerston, and Roebuck Plains in around 2d 13h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $490–1,100
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport via Kununurra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport via Ngurah Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–900
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport via Kununurra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport via Ngurah Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
- Website
- aviair.com.au
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Geraldton Airport via Perth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,400
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Palmerston to Roebuck Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $270–380
- Advantage
- $340–500
- Flexible
- $430–650
- Phone
- +61 (0) 8 9274 7464
- [email protected]
- Website
- integritycoachlines.com.au
Bus from Roebuck Plains to East Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $340–490
- Schedules at
- integritycoachlines.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin Airport (DRW) to Perth is 3842 km. It takes approximately 44h 10m to drive from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Perth.
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