There are 4 ways to get from North Sydney to Darwin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane SYD - DRW
6h 10m$339–774Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus
2d 20h$506–1,365Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain The Ghan
3d 11h$3,522–7,744Drive 3,966.5 km
- Drive from North Sydney to Darwincar 3,966.5 km
40h 44m$721–1,041
North Sydney to Darwin by subway and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Sydney to Darwin is to fly which costs $330 - $800 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from North Sydney to Darwin is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $330 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from North Sydney station to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Darwin via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide and Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
No, there is no direct train from North Sydney station to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Victoria Cross Station and arriving at Darwin via Central Station and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 11h.
The distance between North Sydney and Darwin is 3179 km. The road distance is 3966.5 km.
The best way to get from North Sydney to Darwin without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 20h and costs $500 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from North Sydney to Darwin, including transfers.
North Sydney to Darwin bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Central Station.
North Sydney to Darwin train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from North Sydney to Darwin is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $330 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 20h, you could also train, which costs $3,500 - $8,000 and takes 3 days 11h.
What companies run services between North Sydney, NSW, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Victoria Cross Station to Darwin via Central Station, Central Station, Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 2d 20h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Darwin International Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Darwin International Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Darwin International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $400–4,600
- Book at
- Journey Beyond
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $400
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $650–900
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $700–950
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $850–1,100
- GOLD TWIN
- $1,200–2,200
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,100–2,000
- PLATINUM
- $3,000–4,600
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $1,500–2,600
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Central Station to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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North Sydney to Darwin bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Albury station.
Darwin is 1h 30m behind North Sydney. It is currently 4:43 AM in North Sydney and 3:13 AM in Darwin.
North Sydney to Darwin train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Sydney to Darwin is 3966 km. It takes approximately 40h 44m to drive from North Sydney to Darwin.
There are 500+ hotels available in Darwin.