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

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There are 6 ways to get from Darwin to Wellington by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane DRW - DBO
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Airport, Arthur Butler Dr to Wellington Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    11h 39m
    $558–1,812

  2. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DRW - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    14h 24m
    $321–1,033

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende St After Bromide Stbus bus 584
    4. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 590 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Dubbo station to Wellington Station, Coach Stopbus bus 556
    2d 14h
    $533–1,140

  4. 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 bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende St After Bromide Stbus bus 584
    4. Take the train from Broken Hill Station to Orange Stationtrain train 446
    5. Take the train from Orange Station to Wellington Stationtrain train 427
    2d 16h
    $2,589–3,088

  5. Drive 3,631.3 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Wellingtoncar car 3,631.3 km
    36h 26m
    $643–929

  6. Fly to Orange Airport, train

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane DRW - OAG
    2. Take the train from Orange Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    12h 43m
    $656–1,892

Darwin to Wellington by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$533Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,923.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 39m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Wellington, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Darwin to Wellington Station, Coach Stop via Alice Springs, Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St, Blende St After Bromide St, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, and Dubbo station in around 2d 14h.

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