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How to Travel from

Canberra to Darwin

by Plane, Route or Car

Australia Canberra Darwin

Cheapest

By car (4 055 km)

40 h 6 min

4055 km.

from $223

Fastest

Other

Bus, Plane

8 h 52 min

3132 km.

from $280.01

Bus

2 d 14 h 40 min

3132 km.

from $631.04

Bus, Train

3 d 3 h 12 min

3132 km.

from $1287.28

Train

3 d 14 h 28 min

3132 km.

from $3035.15

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:

131 500

Website:

transportnsw.info/

Train from Canberra Station to Central

Ave. Duration:

4h 8m

Frequency:

Once daily

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:

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

Phone:

(61) 13 22 51

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

murrays.com.au/default.aspx

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

Plane from Sydney Airport to Darwin

Ave. Duration:

4h 30m

Frequency:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$178.08–$699.59

Qantas

Website:

qantas.com/

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 Darwin

Ave. Duration:

4h 26m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$178.08–$763.19

Virgin Australia

Website:

virginaustralia.com

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 Darwin

Ave. Duration:

6h 35m

Frequency:

Monday to Saturday

Estimated price:

$241.68–$826.79

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

Phone:

1800 703 357

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

journeybeyondrail.com.au/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

Phone:

1800 703 357

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/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:

[email protected]

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

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

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Darwin is to bus and fly which costs $195.65 - $467.39 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Darwin is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $228.26 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Canberra and Darwin?

No, there is no direct bus 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 far is it from Canberra to Darwin?

The distance between Canberra and Darwin is 3163 km. The road distance is 4058.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Canberra to Darwin without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $260.87 - $760.87 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Canberra to Darwin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Darwin bus from?

Canberra to Darwin bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Canberra station.

Train, bus or fly from Canberra to Darwin?

The best way to get from Canberra to Darwin is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $228.26 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260.87 - $760.87 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also train, which costs $1195.65 - $3695.65 and takes 3 days 14h.

Where does the Canberra to Darwin bus arrive?

Canberra to Darwin bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Albury station.

What is the time difference between Canberra and Darwin?

Darwin is 1h 30m behind Canberra. It is currently 15:13 in Canberra and 13:43 in Darwin.

Can I drive from Canberra to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Darwin is 4058 km. It takes approximately 40h 7m to drive from Canberra to Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

There are 422+ hotels available in Darwin. Prices start at $49.21 per night.

Book in Darwin

Courtyard By Marriott Darwin

81 Smith Street, Darwin

The Heritage Darwin

84 Mitchell Street, Darwin

Luma Luma Holiday Apartments

26 Knuckey Street and Corner W, Darwin

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Mindil Beach

Mindil Beach is a beach in the Northern Territory of Australia, located in the suburb of The Gardens, near Darwin's central business district. Mindil Beach holds the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets, which runs during the dry season (from May until October) of every year. These markets are popular with both the locals and tourists alike and can attract thousands of people..

Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is the main museum in the Northern Territory. The headquarters of the museum is located in the inner Darwin suburb of The Gardens. The MAGNT is governed by the Board of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and is supported by the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory Foundation. Each year the MAGNT presents both internally developed exhibitions and travelling exhibitions from around Australia. It is also the home of the annual Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award, Australia's longest-running set of awards for Indigenous Australian artists.

Australian Aviation Heritage Centre

The Darwin Aviation Museum, previously known as the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre, displays aircraft and aircraft engines of relevance to the Northern Territory and aviation in Australia generally. It is located in the Darwin suburb of Winnellie.

Darwin

Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia. With a population of 139,902 at the 2021 census, the city contains most of the sparsely populated Northern Territory's residents. It is the smallest, wettest, and most northerly of the Australian capital cities and serves as the Top End's regional centre.

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Six ways to Travel from Canberra to Darwin

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Greyhound Australia

V-Line Buses

Murrays Coaches

Airlines

Jetstar

Qantas

Virgin Australia

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

V/Line

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Canberra and Darwin?

How far is it from Canberra to Darwin?

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

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

Where do I catch the Canberra to Darwin bus from?

Train, bus or fly from Canberra to Darwin?

Where does the Canberra to Darwin bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Canberra and Darwin?

Can I drive from Canberra to Darwin?

Where can I stay near Darwin?