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How to get fromDarwin to Central Queenslandby plane, bus, unknown, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Darwin to Central Queensland by plane, bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly to Emerald Airport, bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane DRW - EMD
    2. Take the bus from Emerald to Dingobus bus
    3. Walk from Dingo to Central Queenslandunknown unknown
    12h 38m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    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 Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Dingobus bus
    6. Walk from Dingo to Central Queenslandunknown unknown
    4d 20h

  3. Train, bus, travel

    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 Duaringatrain train
    5. Walk from Duaringa to Central Queenslandunknown unknown
    4d 21h

  4. Fly to Rockhampton, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane DRW - ROK
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton Grammar to Duaringabus bus
    3. Walk from Duaringa to Central Queenslandunknown unknown
    14h 3m

  5. Fly to Biloela, travel

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Biloela (ZBL)plane plane DRW - ZBL
    2. Walk from Biloela (ZBL) to Central Queenslandunknown unknown
    13h 3m

  6. Fly to Moranbah Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane DRW - MOV
    2. Walk from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Central Queenslandunknown unknown
    14h 33m

  7. Fly to Gladstone Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane DRW - GLT
    2. Take the train from Gladstone to Duaringatrain train
    3. Walk from Duaringa to Central Queenslandunknown unknown
    18h 20m

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket$958Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,405.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Central Queensland. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin-Airport-DRW airport, fly to Emerald Airport (EMD), take the taxi to Emerald, take the bus to Dingo, then travel to Central Queensland. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Central Queensland via Alice Springs, Adelaide, Adelaide, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, Rockhampton, and Dingo in around 4d 20h.

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