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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Darwin is to train and fly which costs $360 - $1,000 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Darwin is to train and fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $360 - $1,000.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Darwin?

No, there is no direct train from Southport station to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Queen Street station, platform 1 and arriving at Darwin via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station, Central Station and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 3h.

How far is it from Southport to Darwin?

The distance between Southport and Darwin is 2955 km. The road distance is 3471.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Darwin without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 4 days 3h and costs $3,300 - $8,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Southport to Darwin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Darwin train from?

Southport to Darwin train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or fly from Southport to Darwin?

The best way to get from Southport to Darwin is to train via Sydney which takes 4 days 3h and costs $3,300 - $8,000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $400 - $2,100 and takes 9h 19m.

What is the time difference between Southport and Darwin?

Darwin is 30 min behind Southport. It is currently 8:45 AM in Southport and 8:15 AM in Darwin.

Where does the Southport to Darwin train arrive?

Southport to Darwin train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Southport to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Darwin is 3471 km. It takes approximately 34h 57m to drive from Southport to Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

There are 524+ hotels available in Darwin.

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

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

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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane BNE - DRW
7h 31m
$366–974
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
4d 3h
$3,340–7,740
Drive 3,471.1 km
1. Drive from Southport to Darwincar 3,471.1 km
34h 57m
$622–898
Fly from Gold Coast Airport
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane OOL - DRW
9h 19m
$406–2,046
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Southport to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
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
4d 13h
$3,202–5,116
Train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
6d 8h
$6,086–20,896

Southport to Darwin by bus, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

4d 13hAverage Duration

$3,202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,955 km
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Southport, QLD, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Queen Street station, platform 1 to Darwin via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 4d 3h. Alternatively, Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 4 hours.

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