How to Travel from
Canberra to Northern Territory
by Route or Car
Five ways to Travel from Canberra to Northern Territory
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (2 558 km)
26 h 16 min
2558 km.
from $140
Other
Bus
2 d 14 h 40 min
2252 km.
from $631.04
Bus, Train
3 d 3 h 12 min
2253 km.
from $1287.28
Bus, Plane
7 h 42 min
2253 km.
from $380.01
Train
3 d 14 h 28 min
2253 km.
from $3035.15
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Canberra Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.36–$13.99
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Albury
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.70–$82.68
Bus from Adelaide to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.64–$368.88
Bus from Alice Springs to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
21h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.92–$368.88
Bus from Canberra to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$69.96
V-Line Buses
Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Albury
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.43–$21.62
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$47.06
Murrays Coaches
Bus from Canberra to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.43–$55.97
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.96–$699.59
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday and Tuesday
Estimated price:
$343.44–$1,081.19
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.00–$953.99
Plane from Sydney Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$356.16–$1,017.59
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$267.12–$763.19
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.40–$699.59
Plane from Sydney Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$279.84–$1,144.79
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Albury to Southern
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$120.84
V/Line
Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Albury to Southern
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.23–$8.27
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
25h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$763.19–$2,798.37
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Train from Southern Cross to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.32–$228.96
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
2d 6h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$678.54–$1,328.31
Questions and Answers
What is the most affordable way to travel from Canberra to the Northern Territory?
$255.39 to $766.16
How can one get from Canberra to the Northern Territory the fastest?
The fastest way to get from Canberra to the Northern Territory is to fly which takes 6 hours and 54 minutes and costs $229.85 to $766.16.
Is there a bus route that connects Canberra directly to Darwin?
No, there is no direct bus route from Canberra to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Darwin via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide and Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
How many kilometers is it from Canberra to Northern Territory?
The distance between Canberra and Northern Territory is 1973 kilometers. The road distance is 4058.1 kilometers.
How can I travel from Canberra to the Northern Territory without a car?
The best way to get from Canberra to the Northern Territory without a car is to take a bus which takes 2 days 14 hours and costs $306.46 - $893.85.
What is the travel time required to go from Canberra to the Northern Territory?
It takes approximately 6 hours and 54 minutes to get from Canberra to the Northern Territory, including transfers.
Where can I find the Canberra to Northern Territory bus departure point?
Canberra to Northern Territory bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Canberra station.
What is the best way to travel from Canberra to the Northern Territory?
The best way to get from Canberra to the Northern Territory is to fly which takes 6 hours and 54 minutes and costs $229.85 - $766.16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $306.46 - $893.85 and takes 2 days and 14 hours, you could also train, which costs $1,404.62 - $4,341.56 and takes 3 days and 14 hours.
Where does the Greyhound Australia bus service that travels from Canberra to the Northern Territory arrive?
Greyhound Australia's Canberra to Northern Territory bus service arrives at Albury station.
How much time is the difference between Canberra and the Northern Territory?
Northern Territory is 1 hour and 30 minutes behind Canberra. It is currently 04:50 in Canberra and 03:20 in Northern Territory.
Can you drive from Canberra to Northern Territory?
The driving distance between Canberra and Northern Territory is 4058 km. It takes approximately 40 hours and 7 minutes to drive from Canberra to Northern Territory.
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