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How to get fromDarwin to Jilkmingganby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Jilkminggan by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Darwin to Katherinetrain train The Ghan Expedition
    2. Take the bus from Katherine to Matarankabus bus Alice Springs
    7h
    $1,338–1,386

  2. Drive  458.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darwin to Jilkminggancar car 458.8 km
    4h 42m
    $82–119

  3. Bus, taxi via Katherine (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Katherine to Mataranka Homesteadbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mataranka Homestead to Jilkminggantaxi taxi
    7h 11m
    $180–285

  4. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Mataranka Homesteadbus bus Alice Springs
    2. Take the taxi from Mataranka Homestead to Jilkminggantaxi taxi
    7h 46m
    $166–270

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 428 km
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Jilkminggan, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Jilkminggan. However, you can take the taxi to Darwin, take the train to Katherine, walk to Katherine, take the bus to Mataranka, then take the taxi to Jilkminggan. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Katherine, take the bus to Mataranka Homestead, then take the taxi to Jilkminggan.

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