There are 5 ways to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru National Park 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 53m$703–1,583Drive 1,943.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Cultural Centrecar 1,943.7 km
18h 13m$345–499Bus
- Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Mutitjulubus Docker River
31h 44m$370–690Train, bus
- Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain The Ghan Expedition
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Mutitjulubus Docker River
33h 53m$2,394–2,439Fly 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 Mutitjulubus
10h 38m$683–1,592
Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru National Park by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru National Park is to drive which costs $340 - $500 and takes 18h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru National Park is to fly which takes 9h 53m and costs $700 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru National Park. However, there are services departing from Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct and arriving at Mutitjulu via Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace, Darwin and Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 44m.
The distance between Darwin Airport (DRW) and Uluru National Park is 1447 km. The road distance is 1943.7 km.
The best way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru National Park without a car is to bus which takes 31h 44m and costs $370 - $700.
It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru National Park, including transfers.
Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru National Park bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.
The best way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru National Park is to fly which takes 9h 53m and costs $700 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $700 and takes 31h 44m.
Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru National Park bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru National Park is 1944 km. It takes approximately 18h 13m to drive from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Uluru National Park.
What companies run services between Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia and Uluru National Park, NT, Australia?
Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct to Mutitjulu via Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace, Darwin, Alice Springs, Alice Springs, and Mutitjulu in around 31h 44m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,600
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
- $800–1,600
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–1,200
- 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
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,600
- 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
- Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $2,222
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,340
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Darwin to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $340–500
- 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 Mutitjulu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $150–190
- Schedules at
- 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
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