What is the cheapest way to get from New South Wales to Northern Territory?

The cheapest way to get from New South Wales to Northern Territory is to fly which costs $300 - $900 and takes 7h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from New South Wales to Northern Territory?

The fastest way to get from New South Wales to Northern Territory is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $420 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between New South Wales and Northern Territory?

No, there is no direct bus from New South Wales station to Northern Territory. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Darwin via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide and Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.

Is there a direct train between New South Wales and Northern Territory?

No, there is no direct train from New South Wales station to Northern Territory. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Darwin via Central Station and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 11h.

How far is it from New South Wales to Northern Territory?

The distance between New South Wales and Northern Territory is 2044 km. The road distance is 3970.7 km.

How do I travel from New South Wales to Northern Territory without a car?

The best way to get from New South Wales to Northern Territory without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 20h and costs $490 - $1,300.

How long does it take to get from New South Wales to Northern Territory?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from New South Wales to Northern Territory, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New South Wales to Northern Territory bus from?

New South Wales to Northern Territory bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where do I catch the New South Wales to Northern Territory train from?

New South Wales to Northern Territory train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from New South Wales to Northern Territory?

The best way to get from New South Wales to Northern Territory is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $420 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $490 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 20h, you could also train, which costs $3,200 - $7,500 and takes 3 days 11h.

Where does the New South Wales to Northern Territory bus arrive?

New South Wales to Northern Territory bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Albury Station, Coach Bay 1.

What is the time difference between New South Wales and Northern Territory?

Northern Territory is 30 min behind New South Wales. It is currently 6:36 AM in New South Wales and 6:06 AM in Northern Territory.

Where does the New South Wales to Northern Territory train arrive?

New South Wales to Northern Territory train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.

Can I drive from New South Wales to Northern Territory?

Yes, the driving distance between New South Wales to Northern Territory is 3971 km. It takes approximately 40h 46m to drive from New South Wales to Northern Territory.

Where can I stay near Northern Territory?

There are 523+ hotels available in Northern Territory.

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Fly Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane SYD - ASP
4h 55m
$428–1,262
Fly Sydney International Airport to Darwin International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane SYD - DRW
7h 25m
$308–872
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1bus
2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus
2d 20h
$496–1,267
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain The Ghan
3d 11h
$3,272–7,496
Drive 3,970.7 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Darwincar 3,970.7 km
40h 46m
$703–1,015
Fly Coffs Harbour Airport to Alice Springs Airport
1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane CFS - ASP
8h 5m
$634–2,045
Fly Wagga Wagga to Alice Springs Airport
1. Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane WGA - ASP
8h 29m
$635–1,146

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What companies run services between New South Wales, Australia and Northern Territory, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) twice daily. 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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