There are 4 ways to get from Howard Springs to Katherine by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Katherine (KTR)plane DRW - KTR
1h 37m$651–2,823Drive 292.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Howard Springs to Katherinecar 292.6 km
2h 57m$53–76Train
- Take the train from Darwin to Katherinetrain The Ghan Expedition
4h 17m$1,260–1,269Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Palmerston to Katherinebus Alice Springs / ...
4h 30m$55–110
Howard Springs to Katherine by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howard Springs to Katherine is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Howard Springs to Katherine is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs $650 - $2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard Springs to Katherine. However, there are services departing from Howard Springs Primary School and arriving at Katherine via Palmerston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Howard Springs to Katherine. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Katherine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Howard Springs and Katherine is 326 km. The road distance is 292.6 km.
The best way to get from Howard Springs to Katherine without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $1,255 - $1,270.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Howard Springs to Katherine, including transfers.
Howard Springs to Katherine bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Palmerston station.
Howard Springs to Katherine train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Darwin station.
The best way to get from Howard Springs to Katherine is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs $650 - $2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,255 - $1,270 and takes 4h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Howard Springs, NT, Australia and Katherine, NT, Australia?
Airnorth flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Katherine (KTR) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Ghan operates a train from Darwin to Katherine twice a week. Tickets cost $1,211 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,000
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Darwin to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,211
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,211
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,275
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Palmerston to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $70–110
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More Questions & Answers
Howard Springs to Katherine bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Katherine station.
Howard Springs to Katherine train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Katherine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard Springs to Katherine is 293 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Howard Springs to Katherine.
There are 20+ hotels available in Katherine.