There are 5 ways to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly to Ayers Rock Airport
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)plane DRW - AYQ
9h 54m$707–1,623Drive 1,947 km
cheapest- Drive from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Ulurucar 1,947 km
18h 18m$349–505Bus
- Take the bus from Palmerston to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Mutitjulubus Docker River
31h 21m$386–712Train, bus
- Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain The Ghan Expedition
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Yularabus Docker River
33h 29m$2,439–2,499Fly to Alice Springs Airport, bus
- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane DRW - ASP
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Yularabus
10h 13m$736–1,678
Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru is to drive which costs $340 - $550 and takes 18h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru is to fly which takes 9h 54m and costs $700 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru. However, there are services departing from Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct and arriving at Mutitjulu via Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace, Palmerston and Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 21m.
The distance between Darwin Airport (DRW) and Uluru is 1448 km. The road distance is 1947 km.
The best way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru without a car is to bus which takes 31h 21m and costs $380 - $750.
It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru, including transfers.
Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Palmerston station.
The best way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru is to fly which takes 9h 54m and costs $700 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $750 and takes 31h 21m.
Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru is 1947 km. It takes approximately 18h 18m to drive from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru.
What companies run services between Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia and Uluru, NT, Australia?
Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct to Uluru via Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace, Palmerston Terminus, Palmerston, Alice Springs, Alice Springs, and Mutitjulu in around 31h 21m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,600
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,600
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $850–1,600
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $490–1,300
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Saturday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,600
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Darwin to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,222
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $2,222
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,340
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Palmerston to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–490
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $210–310
- Advantage
- $270–390
- Flexible
- $340–490
- Phone
- +61 8 8953 0127
- [email protected]
- Website
- centrebushbus.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Mutitjulu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $150–190
- Schedules at
- centrebushbus.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Yulara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $150–190
- Schedules at
- centrebushbus.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Yulara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $150–190
- Schedules at
- centrebushbus.com.au
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