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

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There are 7 ways to get from Victoria to Darwin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane MEL - DRW
    6h 10m
    $363–873

  2. Fly from Bendigo Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane BXG - DRW
    13h 59m
    $351–1,051

  3. 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 6h
    $493–1,166

  4. 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 18h
    $3,341–3,553

  5. Drive 3,734 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Darwincar car 3,734 km
    37h 27m
    $665–960

  6. Fly from Avalon Airport

    1. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane AVV - DRW
    10h 54m
    $459–1,362

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train The Ghan
    2d 18h
    $3,197–3,210

Victoria to Darwin by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$493Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,165.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Victoria, 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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Darwin via Adelaide and Alice Springs in around 2d 6h.

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