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How to get fromDarwin to Port Lincolnby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Port Lincoln by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)plane plane DRW - PLO
    10h 1m
    $425–1,560

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus bus
    2. Take the train from Katherine to Alice Springstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Port Augustabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Port Lincolnbus bus
    42h 45m
    $2,485–2,815

  3. Drive  3,058.5 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Port Lincolncar car 3,058.5 km
    29h 13m
    $560–808

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Port Augustabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Port Lincolnbus bus
    44h 8m
    $464–1,049

Darwin to Port Lincoln by bus, train, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration42h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,485Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,552.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Port Lincoln, SA, Australia?

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Port Lincoln via Alice Springs and Port Augusta in around 44h 8m.

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