There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Newcastle Waters by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Darwin to Elliottbus Alice Springs
11h 40m$128–263Drive 715.1 km
- Drive from Darwin to Newcastle Waterscar 715.1 km
6h 47m$129–186Fly, drive
- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)plane DRW - MCV
- Drive from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to Newcastle Waterscar
9h 12m$680–2,320Train, bus
- Take the train from Darwin to Katherinetrain
- Take the bus from Katherine to Dunmarrabus
- Take the bus from Dunmarra to Elliottbus
11h 46m$1,351–1,441
Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mac Arthur River (MCV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Newcastle Waters is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Newcastle Waters is to drive which takes 6h 47m and costs $120 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Darwin to Newcastle Waters. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Elliott via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
The distance between Darwin and Newcastle Waters is 778 km. The road distance is 715.1 km.
The best way to get from Darwin to Newcastle Waters without a car is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 11h 40m to get from Darwin to Newcastle Waters, including transfers.
Darwin to Newcastle Waters bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.
Darwin to Newcastle Waters bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Elliott station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Newcastle Waters is 715 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Darwin to Newcastle Waters.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Newcastle Waters, NT, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Darwin to Elliott 6 times a week. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 11h 20m.
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Mac Arthur River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,200
- 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 Elliott
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $110–170
- Advantage
- $140–210
- Flexible
- $170–250
Bus from Katherine to Dunmarra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $80–120
Bus from Dunmarra to Elliott
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $29–45
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $28–45
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide