There are 4 ways to get from East Side to Darwin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane ASP - DRW
2h 38m$577–1,494Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus Darwin
22h 46m$220–500Train
- Take the train from Alice Springs to Darwintrain The Ghan
24h 44m$1,942–1,952Drive 1,498.1 km
- Drive from East Side to Darwincar 1,498.1 km
13h 41m$269–388
East Side to Darwin by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Side to Darwin is to bus which costs $220 - $500 and takes 22h 46m.
The fastest way to get from East Side to Darwin is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $550 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from East Side to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Kurrajong Drive and arriving at Darwin via Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from East Side to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Darwin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 44m.
The distance between East Side and Darwin is 1335 km. The road distance is 1498.1 km.
The best way to get from East Side to Darwin without a car is to bus which takes 22h 46m and costs $220 - $500.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from East Side to Darwin, including transfers.
East Side to Darwin bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alice Springs station.
East Side to Darwin train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.
The best way to get from East Side to Darwin is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $550 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $500 and takes 22h 46m, you could also train, which costs $1,940 - $1,960 and takes 24h 44m.
What companies run services between East Side, NT, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?
Qantas flies from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Alice Springs to Darwin 6 times a week. Tickets cost $220–500 and the journey takes 21h 35m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $490–1,300
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Alice Springs to Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,902
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,902
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,003
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $340–500
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More Questions & Answers
East Side to Darwin bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Darwin station.
East Side to Darwin train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Darwin station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Side to Darwin is 1498 km. It takes approximately 13h 41m to drive from East Side to Darwin.
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