There are 5 ways to get from Darwin Station to Adelaide by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane DRW - ADL
4h 26m$312–961Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Palmerston to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus Adelaide
42h 21m$463–1,029Train, bus
- Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain The Ghan Expedition
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus Adelaide
45h 22m$2,442–2,722Drive 3,018.9 km
- Drive from Darwin Station to Adelaidecar 3,018.9 km
28h 56m$542–783Train
- Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Stationtrain The Ghan Expedition
2d 23h$3,159
Darwin Station to Adelaide by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin Station to Adelaide is to fly which costs $310 - $1,000 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin Station to Adelaide is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $310 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Darwin Station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Palmerston and arriving at Adelaide via Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Darwin and arriving at Adelaide Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2 days 23h.
The distance between Darwin Station and Adelaide is 2646 km. The road distance is 3018.9 km.
The best way to get from Darwin Station to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 42h 21m and costs $460 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Darwin Station to Adelaide, including transfers.
Darwin Station to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Palmerston station.
Darwin Station to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Darwin station.
The best way to get from Darwin Station to Adelaide is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $310 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $460 - $1,100 and takes 42h 21m, you could also train, which costs $3,159 and takes 2 days 23h.
What companies run services between Darwin Station, NT, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Darwin Station to Adelaide via Palmerston and Alice Springs in around 42h 21m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,200
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,200
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,200
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,200
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–850
- 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
Train from Darwin to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 23h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $3,159
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $3,159
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $3,326
- 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
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $350–500
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $350–500
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More Questions & Answers
Darwin Station to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Darwin Station to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Adelaide Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin Station to Adelaide is 3019 km. It takes approximately 28h 56m to drive from Darwin Station to Adelaide.
There are 1599+ hotels available in Adelaide.







