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How to get fromKatherine to Bathurst Islandby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Katherine to Bathurst Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry via Darwin

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    1. Take the bus from Katherine to Darwinbus bus Darwin
    2. Take the ferry from Cullen Bay to Wurrumiyangaferry ferry Thur Fri-Sun
    8h 5m
    $59–1,610

  2. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Katherine (KTR) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane KTR - DRW
    2. Take the ferry from Cullen Bay to Wurrumiyangaferry ferry
    7h 55m
    $585–4,241

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Katherine to Darwinbus bus Darwin
    2. Take the ferry from Cullen Bay to Wurrumiyangaferry ferry Thur Fri-Sun
    8h 17m
    $59–1,610

Katherine (KTR) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$589Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Katherine, NT, Australia and Bathurst Island, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Katherine to Bathurst Island. However, you can take the bus to Darwin, walk to Woolworths Cavenagh St, take the line 14 bus to Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Cullen Bay, then take the ferry to Wurrumiyanga. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Katherine (KTR) airport, fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW), walk to Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct, take the line 3 bus to Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace Terminus, take the line 10 bus to Darwin Harry Chan Ave, take the line 14 bus to Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Cullen Bay, then take the ferry to Wurrumiyanga.

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