There are 4 ways to get from Elizabeth to Darwin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane ADL - DRW
6h 14m$305–955Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cavan to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus Darwin
44h 17m$445–1,005Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain The Ghan
2d 8h$2,889–2,899Drive 3,011 km
- Drive from Elizabeth to Darwincar 3,011 km
28h 55m$542–782
Elizabeth to Darwin by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Darwin is to fly which costs $300 - $1,000 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Darwin is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $300 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Stop 65 Yorktown Rd - South East side and arriving at Darwin via Cavan and Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth station to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth station and arriving at Darwin via Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
The distance between Elizabeth and Darwin is 2667 km. The road distance is 3011 km.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Darwin without a car is to bus which takes 44h 17m and costs $440 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Elizabeth to Darwin, including transfers.
Elizabeth to Darwin bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cavan station.
Elizabeth to Darwin train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Darwin is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $300 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $440 - $1,000 and takes 44h 17m, you could also train, which costs $2,880 - $2,900 and takes 2 days 8h.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, SA, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop 65 Yorktown Rd - South East side to Darwin via Stop 26 Main North Rd - East side, Cavan, and Alice Springs in around 44h 17m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,100
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–850
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Adelaide Station to Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,839
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $2,839
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,989
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Cavan to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- 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
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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Elizabeth to Darwin bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Elizabeth to Darwin train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Darwin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Darwin is 3011 km. It takes approximately 28h 55m to drive from Elizabeth to Darwin.
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