There are 5 ways to get from Darwin Station to Sydney by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane DRW - SYD
5h$348–959Bus
- Take the bus from Palmerston to Alice Springsbus
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
- Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airportbus
2d 17h$572–1,312Train, bus
- Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
- Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Stationtrain
4d 12h$2,832–10,222Drive 3,962.5 km
- Drive from Darwin Station to Sydneycar 3,962.5 km
40h 42m$713–1,029Train, bus via Wangaratta
- Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Wangaratta Station/Norton Stbus
- Take the train from Wangaratta Station to Central Stationtrain
2d 20h$2,504–3,007
Darwin Station to Sydney by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin Station to Sydney is to fly which costs $340 - $1,000 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Darwin Station to Sydney is to fly which takes 5h and costs $340 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Darwin Station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Palmerston and arriving at Sydney Central Station via Alice Springs, 85 Franklin St, Albury and Sydney International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
The distance between Darwin Station and Sydney is 3181 km. The road distance is 3962.5 km.
The best way to get from Darwin Station to Sydney without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 17h and costs $550 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Darwin Station to Sydney, including transfers.
Darwin Station to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Palmerston station.
The best way to get from Darwin Station to Sydney is to fly which takes 5h and costs $340 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $550 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 17h.
Darwin Station to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Sydney is 30 min ahead of Darwin Station. It is currently 12:29 PM in Darwin Station and 12:59 PM in Sydney.
What companies run services between Darwin Station, NT, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Jetstar, 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 17h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,500
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,500
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Sydney International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,500
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Sydney International Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,500
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Sydney International Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,500
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–850
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–850
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Sydney International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–850
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–850
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–850
- 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 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
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 13h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $400–7,500
- Book at
- https://bookings.journeybeyondrail.com.au/
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $400
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $650–900
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $700–950
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $850–1,100
- GOLD TWIN
- $1,900–3,200
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,500–3,000
- PLATINUM
- $4,500–7,500
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $2,900–4,000
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wangaratta Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–220
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $60–80
- First
- $85–120
- Sleeper
- $190–220
- 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 Albury to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Advantage
- $110–170
- Flexible
- $140–210
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
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–70
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Wangaratta Station/Norton St
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–65
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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