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How to get fromNew South Wales to Darwinby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from New South Wales to Darwin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane SYD - DRW
    6h 9m
    $353–967

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus bus
    2d 20h
    $496–1,267

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Syd-Adl 2026
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train The Ghan
    3d 11h
    $3,272–7,496

  4. Drive 3,970.7 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Darwincar car 3,970.7 km
    40h 46m
    $711–1,027

  5. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport

    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane CFS - DRW
    8h 39m
    $439–1,150

  6. Fly from Newcastle Airport

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane NTL - DRW
    8h 7m
    $439–1,151

  7. Fly from Wagga Wagga

    1. Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane WGA - DRW
    9h 38m
    $1,140–1,451

New South Wales to Darwin by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$496Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,177.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between New South Wales, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wynyard Station to Darwin via Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 2d 20h.

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