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How to get fromNewcastle to Darwinby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle to Darwin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport

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    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane NTL - DRW
    8h 7m
    $429–1,151

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane SYD - DRW
    8h 54m
    $353–981

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus bus
    2d 22h
    $523–1,318

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    3d 13h
    $3,279–7,502

  5. Drive 3,875.4 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Darwincar car 3,875.4 km
    39h 48m
    $692–999

Newcastle to Darwin by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$523Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,145.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle to Darwin via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 2d 22h.

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