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

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There are 5 ways to get from Darwin Station to Sydney by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DRW - SYD
    5h
    $318–709

  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 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2d 16h
    $572–1,432

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Stationtrain train
    4d 11h
    $2,977–10,417

  4. Drive  3,963.2 km

    1. Drive from Darwin Station to Sydneycar car 3,963.2 km
    40h 43m
    $715–1,033

  5. Train, bus via Benalla

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Benalla Station/Mackellar Stbus bus
    4. Take the train from Benalla Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2d 19h
    $2,663–3,197

Darwin Station to Sydney by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,977Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,181 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Darwin Station, NT, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Darwin Station to Sydney Central Station via Palmerston, Alice Springs, 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, and Sydney International Airport in around 2d 16h.

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