There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Mataranka Homestead by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Bus via Katherine (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus Broome
- Take the bus from Katherine to Mataranka Homesteadbus Alice Springs
6h 30m$88–160Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Darwin to Mataranka Homesteadbus Alice Springs
7h 5m$70–150Train, bus
- Take the train from Darwin to Katherinetrain The Ghan Expedition
- Take the bus from Katherine to Mataranka Homesteadbus Alice Springs
6h 46m$1,283–1,312Drive 430.3 km
- Drive from Darwin to Mataranka Homesteadcar 430.3 km
4h 17m$78–112
Darwin to Mataranka Homestead by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Mataranka Homestead is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Mataranka Homestead is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $75 - $120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Darwin and arriving at Mataranka Homestead. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Darwin and Mataranka Homestead is 432 km. The road distance is 430.3 km.
The best way to get from Darwin to Mataranka Homestead without a car is to bus via Katherine which takes 6h 30m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Darwin to Mataranka Homestead, including transfers.
Darwin to Mataranka Homestead bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.
Darwin to Mataranka Homestead bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Katherine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Mataranka Homestead is 430 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Darwin to Mataranka Homestead.
There are one+ hotels available in Mataranka Homestead.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Mataranka Homestead, NT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Darwin to Mataranka Homestead via Katherine in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Darwin to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,211
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,211
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,275
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Darwin to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
Bus from Katherine to Mataranka Homestead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $29–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Katherine to Mataranka Homestead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $29–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Darwin to Mataranka Homestead
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $70–110
- Advantage
- $80–130
- Flexible
- $100–150
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