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

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There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to Southport by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane DRW - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    8h 37m
    $331–929

  2. 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
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus bus
    4d 5h
    $2,561–14,033

  3. Drive 3,470.3 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Southportcar car 3,470.3 km
    34h 58m
    $622–898

  4. Fly to Gold Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane DRW - OOL
    10h 36m
    $372–2,002

  5. 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
    4. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    4d 8h
    $4,587–15,775

Darwin to Southport by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,561Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,962.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Southport, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 4 times a day.

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