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

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There are 7 ways to get from Darwin to Bairnsdale by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane DRW - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    12h 40m
    $358–942

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Darwin 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
    4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus bus
    2d 12h
    $538–1,130

  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
    5. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    2d 19h
    $5,453–5,705

  4. Drive 4,015.7 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Bairnsdalecar car 4,015.7 km
    40h 30m
    $720–1,039

  5. Fly to Merimbula Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane DRW - MIM
    2. Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Bairnsdalebus bus
    16h 29m
    $904–2,928

  6. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane DRW - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus
    17h 31m
    $378–1,146

  7. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane DRW - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    16h 58m
    $524–1,632

Darwin to Bairnsdale by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$538Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,447.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Darwin to Bairnsdale via Alice Springs, Adelaide, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 2d 12h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Darwin to Bairnsdale Station via Darwin, Alice Springs, Manguri, Adelaide Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2d 19h.

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