There are 3 ways to get from Darwin to Western Australia by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Perth Airport (PER)plane DRW - PER
7h 14m$394–1,106Bus
- Take the bus from Darwin to Roebuck Plainsbus Broome
- Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to East Perthbus Southbound-Coastal Services
2d 12h$619–1,119Drive 3,844.1 km
- Drive from Darwin to Perthcar 3,844.1 km
44h 8m$691–998
Darwin to Western Australia by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Western Australia is to fly which costs $390 - $1,200 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Western Australia is to fly which takes 7h 14m and costs $390 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Darwin to Western Australia. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at East Perth via Roebuck Plains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
The distance between Darwin and Western Australia is 2685 km. The road distance is 3844.1 km.
The best way to get from Darwin to Western Australia without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $600 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Darwin to Western Australia, including transfers.
Darwin to Western Australia bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.
The best way to get from Darwin to Western Australia is to fly which takes 7h 14m and costs $390 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $600 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 12h.
Darwin to Western Australia bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Roebuck Plains station.
Western Australia is 1h 30m behind Darwin. It is currently 4:36 AM in Darwin and 3:06 AM in Western Australia.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Western Australia?
Virgin Australia, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Perth Airport (PER) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Perth Stn Platform 7 via Roebuck Plains, East Perth, and East Perth Stn Platform 1 in around 2d 12h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $490–1,100
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport via Kununurra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport via Ngurah Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–900
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport via Kununurra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Perth Airport via Ngurah Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Darwin to Roebuck Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $270–390
- Advantage
- $340–500
- Flexible
- $430–650
- Phone
- +61 (0) 8 9274 7464
- [email protected]
- Website
- integritycoachlines.com.au
Bus from Roebuck Plains to East Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $340–490
- Schedules at
- integritycoachlines.com.au
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Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Western Australia is 3844 km. It takes approximately 44h 8m to drive from Darwin to Western Australia.
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