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

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There are 11 ways to get from Darwin to Grafton by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane DRW - BNE
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Stationtrain train
    11h 58m
    $353–1,085

  2. 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 Roma Street Station, Stand F to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    4d 9h
    $2,566–14,034

  3. Drive 3,647 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Graftoncar car 3,647 km
    37h 17m
    $647–934

  4. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane DRW - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Grafton City Southbus bus
    12h
    $525–1,436

  5. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane DRW - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from River St After John St to Prince St At Fitzroy Stbus bus
    12h 55m
    $405–1,168

  6. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane DRW - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Bilinga to Graftonbus bus
    14h 47m
    $420–1,955

  7. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus, train

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane DRW - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Grafton Stationtrain train
    14h 55m
    $625–1,357

  8. Fly to Armidale, bus, train

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane DRW - ARM
    2. Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Urunga Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Urunga Station to Grafton Stationtrain train
    16h 1m
    $495–1,535

  9. Fly to Tamworth, bus, train

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Tamworth (TMW)plane plane DRW - TMW
    2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Urunga Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Urunga Station to Grafton Stationtrain train
    17h 43m
    $595–1,735

  10. 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 Station to Grafton Stationtrain train
    4d 11h
    $4,612–15,934

  11. 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 Sydney Central Station to Graftonbus bus
    6d 2h
    $3,677–10,850

Darwin to Grafton by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,566Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,177.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 58m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Grafton, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Grafton. 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 Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Roma Street, walk to Roma Street Station, then take the train to Grafton Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Grafton Station, Coach Stop via Alice Springs, Adelaide, Adelaide, Brisbane, Ann Street Stop 7 at Anzac Square, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Roma Street Station, Stand F in around 4d 9h.

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