There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Ceduna by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Ceduna Airport (CED)plane DRW - CED
10h 47m$377–1,410Bus, train
- Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus
- Take the train from Katherine to Alice Springstrain
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Port Augustabus
- Take the bus from Stop 17 Stuart Hwy / Stokes Tce - North East side to Murat Tce / McKenzie St - West sidebus
44h 34m$2,425–2,820Drive 2,670.3 km
- Drive from Darwin to Cedunacar 2,670.3 km
32h 30m$487–703Bus
- Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Port Augustabus
- Take the bus from Stop 17 Stuart Hwy / Stokes Tce - North East side to Murat Tce / McKenzie St - West sidebus
45h 57m$404–1,054
Darwin to Ceduna by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Ceduna is to drive which costs $480 - $750 and takes 32h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Ceduna is to fly which takes 10h 47m and costs $370 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Darwin to Ceduna. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Murat Tce / McKenzie St - West side via Alice Springs, Tassie St / Warflands Esp - North side and Stop 17 Stuart Hwy / Stokes Tce - North East side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 57m.
The distance between Darwin and Ceduna is 2233 km. The road distance is 2670.3 km.
The best way to get from Darwin to Ceduna without a car is to bus and train which takes 44h 34m and costs $2,400 - $2,900.
It takes approximately 10h 47m to get from Darwin to Ceduna, including transfers.
Darwin to Ceduna bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.
The best way to get from Darwin to Ceduna is to fly which takes 10h 47m and costs $370 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $1,100 and takes 45h 57m.
Darwin to Ceduna bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Ceduna is 1h ahead of Darwin. It is currently 8:54 PM in Darwin and 9:54 PM in Ceduna.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Ceduna, SA, Australia?
Qantas, Regional Express, and Jetstar fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Ceduna Airport (CED) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Murat Tce / McKenzie St - West side via Alice Springs, Port Augusta, Tassie St / Warflands Esp - North side, and Stop 17 Stuart Hwy / Stokes Tce - North East side in around 45h 57m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ceduna Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $370–2,400
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ceduna Airport via Alice Springs, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,400
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ceduna Airport via Melbourne, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,900
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ceduna Airport via Brisbane, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,900
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Ceduna Airport via Sydney, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,200
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Katherine to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,180
- Book at
- Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,971
- Flexible Gold Single Cabin
- $2,180
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Darwin to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–85
- Flexible
- $80–110
Bus from Alice Springs to Port Augusta
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–430
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $180–260
- Flexible
- $220–430
Bus from Darwin to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $210–310
- Flexible
- $260–550
Bus from Alice Springs to Port Augusta
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–430
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $180–260
- Flexible
- $220–430
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Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Ceduna is 2670 km. It takes approximately 32h 30m to drive from Darwin to Ceduna.
There are eight+ hotels available in Ceduna.