What is the cheapest way to get from Port Macquarie to Darwin?

The cheapest way to get from Port Macquarie to Darwin is to bus and fly which costs $430 - $1,400 and takes 11h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Macquarie to Darwin?

The fastest way to get from Port Macquarie to Darwin is to fly which takes 9h 50m and costs $650 - $1,300.

Is there a direct train between Port Macquarie and Darwin?

No, there is no direct train from Port Macquarie station to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Wauchope Station and arriving at Darwin via Central Station and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 18h.

How far is it from Port Macquarie to Darwin?

The distance between Port Macquarie and Darwin is 3110 km. The road distance is 3816 km.

How do I travel from Port Macquarie to Darwin without a car?

The best way to get from Port Macquarie to Darwin without a car is to bus and train which takes 3 days 3h and costs $750 - $1,700.

How long does it take to get from Port Macquarie to Darwin?

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Port Macquarie to Darwin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Macquarie to Darwin train from?

Port Macquarie to Darwin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wauchope Station.

Train or fly from Port Macquarie to Darwin?

The best way to get from Port Macquarie to Darwin is to fly which takes 9h 50m and costs $650 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3,300 - $8,000 and takes 3 days 18h.

What is the time difference between Port Macquarie and Darwin?

Darwin is 30 min behind Port Macquarie. It is currently 4:21 AM in Port Macquarie and 3:51 AM in Darwin.

Where does the Port Macquarie to Darwin train arrive?

Port Macquarie to Darwin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Port Macquarie to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Macquarie to Darwin is 3816 km. It takes approximately 39h 36m to drive from Port Macquarie to Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

There are 527+ hotels available in Darwin.

Port Macquarie to Darwin - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Port Macquarie to Darwin by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Port Macquarie
best
1. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane PQQ - DRW
9h 50m
$688–1,249
Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbourbus
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane CFS - DRW
11h 58m
$439–1,311
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus
3d 3h
$768–1,704
Train
1. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
3d 18h
$3,310–7,688
Drive 3,816 km
1. Drive from Port Macquarie to Darwincar 3,816 km
39h 36m
$684–988
Bus to Tamworth, fly
1. Take the bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane TMW - DRW
12h 8m
$458–1,317

Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

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Distance: 3,110.3 km
Duration: 9h 50m

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

Qantas, Regional Express, and Jetstar fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Darwin via Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, Wauchope Station, Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 3d 18h.

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