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How to get fromDarwin to Barcaldineby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Darwin to Barcaldine by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Barcaldine Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane plane DRW - BCI
    12h 14m
    $650–2,100

  2. Drive 2,352.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darwin to Barcaldinecar car 2,352.8 km
    22h 50m
    $414–598

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Barcaldinebus bus
    4d 22h
    $2,710–14,475

  4. Train, bus via Alice Springs

    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 to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Barcaldinetrain train
    5d 6h
    $4,861–20,569

  5. Fly to Blackall Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane plane DRW - BKQ
    2. Take the bus from Blackall to Barcaldinebus bus
    16h 2m
    $1,252–3,976

  6. Fly to Emerald Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane DRW - EMD
    2. Take the bus from Emerald to Barcaldinebus bus
    14h 1m
    $972–3,032

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Barcaldinetrain train
    7d 8h
    $4,156–15,814

Darwin to Barcaldine by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,710Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,981.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 14m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Barcaldine, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar and Qantas fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI) 6 times a week.

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