There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Gillen by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane DRW - ASP
5h 12m$530–1,440Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
21h 5m$220–500Train
- Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain The Ghan Expedition
23h 26m$2,265–2,273Drive 1,498.8 km
- Drive from Darwin to Gillencar 1,498.8 km
13h 41m$270–389
Darwin to Gillen by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Gillen is to bus which costs $220 - $500 and takes 21h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Gillen is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $500 - $1,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Darwin and arriving at Alice Springs. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 21h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Darwin to Gillen. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Alice Springs via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 26m.
The distance between Darwin and Gillen is 1338 km. The road distance is 1498.8 km.
The best way to get from Darwin to Gillen without a car is to bus which takes 21h 5m and costs $220 - $500.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Darwin to Gillen, including transfers.
Darwin to Gillen bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.
Darwin to Gillen train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Darwin station.
The best way to get from Darwin to Gillen is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $500 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $500 and takes 21h 5m, you could also train, which costs $2,265 - $2,275 and takes 23h 26m.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Gillen, NT, Australia?
Qantas flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Darwin to Alice Springs 6 times a week. Tickets cost $220–500 and the journey takes 21h 5m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $490–1,300
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Darwin to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- 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
- $340–500
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More Questions & Answers
Darwin to Gillen bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Darwin to Gillen train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Gillen is 1499 km. It takes approximately 13h 41m to drive from Darwin to Gillen.
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