What is the cheapest way to get from Darwin to Surfers Paradise?

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Surfers Paradise is to fly and train which costs $350 - $1,100 and takes 9h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darwin to Surfers Paradise?

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Surfers Paradise is to fly and train which takes 9h 4m and costs $350 - $1,100.

How far is it from Darwin to Surfers Paradise?

The distance between Darwin and Surfers Paradise is 2969 km. The road distance is 3476.2 km.

How do I travel from Darwin to Surfers Paradise without a car?

The best way to get from Darwin to Surfers Paradise without a car is to bus and train which takes 4 days 5h and costs $2,500 - $15,000.

How long does it take to get from Darwin to Surfers Paradise?

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Darwin to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Surfers Paradise?

Surfers Paradise is 30 min ahead of Darwin. It is currently 2:30 PM in Darwin and 3:00 PM in Surfers Paradise.

Can I drive from Darwin to Surfers Paradise?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Surfers Paradise is 3476 km. It takes approximately 35h 5m to drive from Darwin to Surfers Paradise.

Where can I stay near Surfers Paradise?

There are 2947+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.

Darwin to Surfers Paradise - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Darwin to Surfers Paradise by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
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1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane DRW - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
9h 4m
$351–1,029
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus
2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus
4d 5h
$2,566–14,119
Drive 3,476.2 km
1. Drive from Darwin to Surfers Paradisecar 3,476.2 km
35h 5m
$747–1,079
Fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane DRW - OOL
10h 42m
$552–1,102
Train, bus via Alice Springs
1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain
2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
4. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train
4d 7h
$4,732–15,970
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus
6d 7h
$4,026–11,214

Darwin to Surfers Paradise by bus, foot, and train

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4d 5hAverage Duration

$2,566Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,968.8 km
Duration: 9h 4m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 5 times a day.

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