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How to get fromDarwin Station to Melbourneby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Darwin Station to Melbourne by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane DRW - MEL
    5h 3m
    $395–834

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palmerston to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    2d 4h
    $526–1,205

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain train
    3. Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2d 14h
    $5,667–5,877

  4. Drive  3,726.3 km

    1. Drive from Darwin Station to Melbournecar car 3,726.3 km
    37h 19m
    $673–971

Darwin Station to Melbourne by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$5,667Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,170.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Darwin Station, NT, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Darwin Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Palmerston, Alice Springs, and Adelaide in around 2d 4h.

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