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How to Travel from

Darwin Airport to Melbourne

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Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Essendon
Ave. Duration:
14h 45m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$254.40–$826.79

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.08–$699.59
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$356.16–$1,144.79

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.08–$826.79
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.16–$1,780.78
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Bendigo
Ave. Duration:
17h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$241.68–$1,208.39
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$432.48–$1,271.99

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.96–$763.19

Sharp Aviation

Website:
sharpairlines.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Essendon
Ave. Duration:
14h 45m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$254.40–$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 Bendigo to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.60–$7.63
Train from Albury to Southern
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.23–$8.27

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 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)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Darwin to Alice
Ave. Duration:
23h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$323.92–$657.08
Train from Darwin to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$678.53–$1,328.31

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.25–$58.51

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Erldunda to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
17h 50m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.20–$318.00

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.13

Centre Bush Bus

Phone:
+61 8 8953 0127
Website:
centrebushbus.com.au/
Bus from Alice Springs to Erldunda
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$63.60–$89.04

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to travel from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to travel from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Melbourne is to fly which costs $191.54 - $434.16 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to travel from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Melbourne?

The fastest way to travel from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4 hours and 44 minutes and costs $191.54 to $434.16.

How far is the journey from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Melbourne?

The distance between Darwin Airport (DRW) and Melbourne is 3156 kilometers. The road distance is 3752.4 kilometers.

How can I travel from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Melbourne without a car is to train and bus via Alice Springs which takes 2 days 9h and costs $587.39 - $1,213.08.

What is the travel time from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Melbourne, including transfers.

Train or fly from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $191.54 - $434.16 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $702.31 - $1,787.70 and takes 2 days 14h.

What is the time difference between Darwin Airport (DRW) and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of Darwin Airport (DRW). It is currently 22:13 in Darwin Airport (DRW) and 23:43 in Melbourne.

How long will it take to drive from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Melbourne?

The driving distance between Darwin Airport (DRW) and Melbourne is 3752 km. It takes approximately 37 hours and 9 minutes to drive from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 4420+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $91.44 per night.
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