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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwinby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane MEL - DRW
    4h 41m
    $363–924

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus bus
    2d 7h
    $563–1,127

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train The Overland
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train The Ghan
    2d 19h
    $3,047–3,297

  4. Drive 3,730.7 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwincar car 3,730.7 km
    37h 22m
    $666–962

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$563Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,144.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Darwin via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 2d 7h.

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