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How to get fromEmerald to Darwinby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Emerald to Darwin by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane EMD - DRW
    7h 57m
    $853–2,666

  2. Drive 2,662.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Emerald to Darwincar car 2,662.6 km
    26h 21m
    $479–691

  3. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    4d 18h
    $3,439–11,074

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus bus
    5d 4h
    $3,333–5,316

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    6d 23h
    $6,185–24,230

Emerald to Darwin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$3,333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,224.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emerald to Darwin via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 4d 18h.

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