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How to get fromDarwin to New South Walesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Darwin to New South Wales by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DRW - SYD
    7h 39m
    $304–910

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2d 18h
    $552–1,283

  3. Train, bus

    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 Parklands to Central Stationtrain train
    4d 12h
    $2,878–10,280

  4. Drive 3,969.8 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Sydneycar car 3,969.8 km
    40h 46m
    $711–1,027

  5. Fly to Newcastle Airport

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane DRW - NTL
    10h 29m
    $404–1,106

  6. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane DRW - CFS
    10h 5m
    $554–1,506

  7. Fly to Wagga Wagga

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Wagga Wagga (WGA)plane plane DRW - WGA
    10h 48m
    $1,104–1,406

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,185.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and New South Wales, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Wynyard Station via Alice Springs, 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Sydney International Airport, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station in around 2d 18h.

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