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How to get fromDarwin to Queenslandby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Darwin to Queensland by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane DRW - CNS
    6h 44m
    $380–900

  2. Fly to Brisbane Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane DRW - BNE
    7h 4m
    $337–925

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4d 4h
    $2,540–13,993

  4. Drive 3,420.9 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Brisbanecar car 3,420.9 km
    34h 31m
    $616–889

  5. Fly to Townsville Airport

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane DRW - TSV
    6h 22m
    $401–1,201

  6. Fly to Mackay

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane DRW - MKY
    10h 2m
    $380–1,200

  7. Fly to Gold Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane DRW - OOL
    10h 15m
    $402–1,902

  8. 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 to Brisbanetrain train
    4d 7h
    $4,585–15,773

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$451Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,701.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

Qantas and Airnorth fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day.

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