What is the cheapest way to get from Julia Creek to Darwin?

The cheapest way to get from Julia Creek to Darwin is to drive which costs $330 - $490 and takes 17h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Julia Creek to Darwin?

The fastest way to get from Julia Creek to Darwin is to bus and fly which takes 11h 45m and costs $900 - $2,000.

Is there a direct train between Julia Creek and Darwin?

No, there is no direct train from Julia Creek station to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Juila Creek station and arriving at Darwin via Townsville, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross Station and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 7h.

How far is it from Julia Creek to Darwin?

The distance between Julia Creek and Darwin is 1530 km. The road distance is 1856.4 km.

How do I travel from Julia Creek to Darwin without a car?

The best way to get from Julia Creek to Darwin without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 5 days 7h and costs $3,300 - $12,000.

How long does it take to get from Julia Creek to Darwin?

It takes approximately 24h 42m to get from Julia Creek to Darwin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Julia Creek to Darwin train from?

Julia Creek to Darwin train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Juila Creek station.

Train or fly from Julia Creek to Darwin?

The best way to get from Julia Creek to Darwin is to train via Sydney which takes 5 days 7h and costs $3,300 - $12,000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $480 - $1,400 and takes 14h 37m.

What is the time difference between Julia Creek and Darwin?

Darwin is 30 min behind Julia Creek. It is currently 2:00 PM in Julia Creek and 1:30 PM in Darwin.

Where does the Julia Creek to Darwin train arrive?

Julia Creek to Darwin train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Julia Creek to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Julia Creek to Darwin is 1856 km. It takes approximately 17h 38m to drive from Julia Creek to Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

There are 527+ hotels available in Darwin.

Julia Creek to Darwin - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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Bus to Cloncurry Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Julia Creek to Cloncurrybus
2. Fly from Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane CNJ - DRW
24h 42m
$991–3,127
Drive 1,856.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Julia Creek to Darwincar 1,856.4 km
17h 38m
$333–481
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Juila Creek station to Townsville stationtrain
2. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain
5. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
6. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
5d 7h
$3,370–11,094
Bus to Mount Isa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Julia Creek to Mount Isabus
2. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane ISA - DRW
11h 45m
$909–1,965
Fly from Julia Creek Airport
1. Fly from Julia Creek Airport (JCK) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane JCK - DRW
14h 37m
$482–1,365
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Julia Creek to Cloncurrybus
2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Brisbanebus
3. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus
6d 23h
$3,924–19,654
Train
1. Take the train from Juila Creek station to Townsville stationtrain
2. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
7d 16h
$6,301–28,220

Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

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23h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,530 km
Duration: 24h 42m

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

You can take a train from Juila Creek station to Darwin via Townsville station, Townsville, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross Station, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 5d 7h. Alternatively, Regional Express, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Julia Creek Airport (JCK) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) once daily.

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