There are 4 ways to get from Port Lincoln to Darwin by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane PLO - DRW
5h 58m$397–1,171Bus
- Take the bus from Port Lincoln to Port Augustabus
- Take the bus from Port Augusta to Alice Springsbus
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus
44h 22m$468–1,002Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Lincoln to Port Augustabus
- Take the bus from Port Augusta to Alice Springsbus
- Take the train from Alice Springs to Darwintrain
46h 35m$2,190–2,454Drive 3,058.1 km
- Drive from Port Lincoln to Darwincar 3,058.1 km
29h 13m$550–794
Port Lincoln to Darwin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Lincoln to Darwin is to bus which costs $460 - $1,000 and takes 44h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Port Lincoln to Darwin is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $390 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Lincoln to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Port Lincoln and arriving at Darwin via Port Augusta and Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 22m.
The distance between Port Lincoln and Darwin is 2545 km. The road distance is 3058.1 km.
The best way to get from Port Lincoln to Darwin without a car is to bus which takes 44h 22m and costs $460 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Port Lincoln to Darwin, including transfers.
Port Lincoln to Darwin bus services, operated by Stateliner, depart from Port Lincoln station.
The best way to get from Port Lincoln to Darwin is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $390 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $460 - $1,000 and takes 44h 22m.
Port Lincoln to Darwin bus services, operated by Stateliner, arrive at Port Augusta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Lincoln to Darwin is 3058 km. It takes approximately 29h 13m to drive from Port Lincoln to Darwin.
What companies run services between Port Lincoln, SA, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?
Qantas, Jetstar, and Regional Express fly from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Lincoln to Darwin via Port Augusta and Alice Springs in around 44h 22m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Lincoln Airport to Darwin International Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–2,200
Flights from Port Lincoln Airport to Darwin International Airport via Adelaide, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–2,700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Port Lincoln Airport to Darwin International Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Alice Springs to Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,902
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,902
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,003
- Phone
- 1300 851 345
- [email protected]
- Website
- stateliner.com.au
Bus from Port Lincoln to Port Augusta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://stateliner.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://stateliner.com.au/bus-timetables-bookings/
Bus from Port Lincoln to Port Augusta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://stateliner.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://stateliner.com.au/bus-timetables-bookings/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Port Augusta to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–410
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $180–260
- Advantage
- $220–330
- Flexible
- $280–410
Bus from Alice Springs to Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $340–500
Bus from Port Augusta to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–410
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $180–260
- Advantage
- $220–330
- Flexible
- $280–410
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