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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane SYD - DRW
    6h 8m
    $346–819

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool to Albury stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus bus
    2d 19h
    $511–1,243

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Syd-Adl 2026
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train The Ghan
    3d 10h
    $3,528–7,729

  4. Drive  3,970 km

    1. Drive from Sydney Tower to Darwincar car 3,970 km
    40h 49m
    $717–1,035

Sydney Tower to Darwin by foot and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$511Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,178.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Sydney Tower, NSW, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sydney Tower to Darwin via Town Hall, Park St, Stand H, Liverpool Station, Stand G, Liverpool, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 2d 19h.

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