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

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There are 9 ways to get from Maclean to Darwin by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane CFS - DRW
    9h 51m
    $459–1,113

  2. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Park to Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane BNK - DRW
    10h 26m
    $399–1,301

  3. Bus, train via Alice Springs

    1. Take the bus from MacLean to Tareebus bus
    2. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus bus
    3d 11h
    $919–5,961

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from MacLean to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    3d 21h
    $3,617–7,874

  5. Drive  3,646 km

    1. Drive from Maclean to Darwincar car 3,646 km
    37h 19m
    $665–960

  6. Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from MacLean to Grafton City Southbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane BNE - DRW
    11h 32m
    $424–1,119

  7. Bus, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Yamba YHA to Byron Baybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane OOL - DRW
    12h 47m
    $489–1,000

  8. Bus to Port Macquarie, fly

    1. Take the bus from MacLean to Port Macquariebus bus
    2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane PQQ - DRW
    14h 51m
    $418–1,321

  9. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Maclean to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    6d 12h
    $6,393–21,250

Maclean to Darwin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$919Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,166.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Maclean, NSW, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Maclean to Darwin. However, you can take the bus to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures, walk to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) airport, fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW), then take the taxi to Darwin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MacLean to Darwin via Taree, Taree Station, Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 3d 11h.

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