What is the cheapest way to get from Queensland to Darwin?

The cheapest way to get from Queensland to Darwin is to fly which costs $420 - $950 and takes 4h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Queensland to Darwin?

The fastest way to get from Queensland to Darwin is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $420 - $950.

Is there a direct train between Queensland and Darwin?

No, there is no direct train from Queensland station to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Darwin via Central Station and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 1h.

How far is it from Queensland to Darwin?

The distance between Queensland and Darwin is 1694 km. The road distance is 3421.7 km.

How do I travel from Queensland to Darwin without a car?

The best way to get from Queensland to Darwin without a car is to bus and train which takes 3 days 15h and costs $900 - $6,000.

How long does it take to get from Queensland to Darwin?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Queensland to Darwin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Queensland to Darwin train from?

Queensland to Darwin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train or fly from Queensland to Darwin?

The best way to get from Queensland to Darwin is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $420 - $950. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $3,300 - $8,000 and takes 4 days 1h.

Where does the Queensland to Darwin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Queensland to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Queensland to Darwin is 3422 km. It takes approximately 34h 29m to drive from Queensland to Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

There are 529+ hotels available in Darwin.

Queensland to Darwin - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Queensland to Darwin by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Cairns
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane CNS - DRW
4h 11m
$420–944
Fly from Brisbane Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane BNE - DRW
5h 52m
$373–969
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus
3d 15h
$906–5,734
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
4d 1h
$3,339–7,738
Drive 3,421.7 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Darwincar 3,421.7 km
34h 29m
$616–890
Fly from Townsville Airport
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane TSV - DRW
4h 35m
$436–1,246
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
6d 5h
$6,174–20,384

Queensland to Darwin by bus, train, and foot

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3d 15hAverage Duration

$906Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,694.2 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Queensland, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

Qantas and Airnorth fly from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Street Station to Darwin via Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 4d 1h.

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