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

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There are 4 ways to get from Richmond to Darwin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane MEL - DRW
    6h 43m
    $388–978

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus bus
    2d 7h
    $541–1,105

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train The Overland
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train The Ghan
    2d 19h
    $3,024–3,274

  4. Drive 3,737.4 km

    1. Drive from Richmond to Darwincar car 3,737.4 km
    37h 30m
    $667–964

Richmond to Darwin by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$541Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,169.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Richmond, VIC, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cromwell St/Victoria Pde to Darwin via King St/Lonsdale St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 2d 7h.

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