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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bairnsdale to Darwin

Composite routes from Bairnsdale to Darwin

Cheapest
40 h 18 min
Car
4030 km.
from $221
Other
9 h 52 min
Train, Plane
3273 km.
from $255.67
2 d 12 h 50 min
3270 km.
from $610.49
2 d 22 h 47 min
3273 km.
from $1280.58
12 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
3273 km.
from $412.89
13 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
3273 km.
from $627.01
13 h 59 min
Train, Plane
3273 km.
from $451.33

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17
Plane from Merimbula Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$282.61–$923.91
Plane from Avalon Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$706.52

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$652.17
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$815.22
Plane from Merimbula Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$282.61–$1,413.04
Plane from Avalon Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$978.26

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$543.48
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17
Plane from Merimbula Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$336.96–$978.26

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.78–$48.91

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Adelaide to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Bus from Alice Springs to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
21h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$293.48

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.77

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St to Traralgon
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.98–$9.78
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$1.41–$11.96
Bus from Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St to Jolimont
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.80–$22.83
Bus from Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St to Bennet
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.50–$16.30

Train operators

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Bairnsdale to Southern
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.00–$6.52

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Southern Cross to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$184.78

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:
$556.45–$1,089.32

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bairnsdale to Darwin is to train and fly which costs $184.78 - $391.30 and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bairnsdale to Darwin is to train and fly which takes 9h 52m and costs $184.78 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Bairnsdale and Darwin?

No, there is no direct bus from Bairnsdale station to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St and arriving at Darwin via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Adelaide and Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Bairnsdale to Darwin?

The distance between Bairnsdale and Darwin is 3442 km. The road distance is 4030.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bairnsdale to Darwin without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $271.74 - $706.52 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Bairnsdale to Darwin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bairnsdale to Darwin bus from?

Bairnsdale to Darwin bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St.

Train or bus from Bairnsdale to Darwin?

The best way to get from Bairnsdale to Darwin is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $271.74 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $597.83 - $1304.35 and takes 2 days 22h.

Where does the Bairnsdale to Darwin bus arrive?

Bairnsdale to Darwin bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

What is the time difference between Bairnsdale and Darwin?

Darwin is 1h 30m behind Bairnsdale. It is currently 17:26 in Bairnsdale and 15:56 in Darwin.

Can I drive from Bairnsdale to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Bairnsdale to Darwin is 4031 km. It takes approximately 40h 16m to drive from Bairnsdale to Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

There are 439+ hotels available in Darwin. Prices start at $47.23 per night.
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