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28 h 57 min
2816 km.
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Port Douglas, Australia → Darwin, Australia

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Twelve ways to Travel from Port Douglas to Darwin

Composite routes from Port Douglas to Darwin

Cheapest
28 h 57 min
Car
2816 km.
from $154
Fastest
3 h 28 min
Plane
Other
3 h 45 min
Taxi, Plane
1634 km.
from $658.93
5 d 1 h 21 min
Bus, Train
1634 km.
from $1573.20
6 d 1 h 33 min
Bus, Train
1634 km.
from $2389.13
6 d 9 h 33 min
Bus, Train
1634 km.
from $3233.17
6 d 13 h 18 min
Bus, Train
1634 km.
from $3135.35
3 h 45 min
Taxi, Plane
1634 km.
from $658.93
5 d 1 h 21 min
Bus, Train
1634 km.
from $1573.20
6 d 1 h 33 min
Bus, Train
1634 km.
from $2389.13
6 d 9 h 33 min
Bus, Train
1634 km.
from $3233.17
6 d 13 h 18 min
Bus, Train
1634 km.
from $3135.35

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.64–$34.12

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:
$151.65–$366.49
Bus from Alice Springs to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
21h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.01–$366.49

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Port Douglas to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.43–$24.01

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.01–$189.57

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$391.77–$1,516.52

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Cairns to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$252.75–$1,390.14

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.02–$176.93

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:
$75.83–$227.48

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$60.66–$4,469.55

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,586.29–$3,904.16

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:
$674.16–$1,319.73

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Darwin?

The cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Darwin is to taxi and fly which costs $228.26 - $869.57 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Darwin?

The fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Darwin is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $228.26 - $869.57 .

How far is it from Port Douglas to Darwin?

The distance between Port Douglas and Darwin is 1753 km. The road distance is 2816.7 km.

How do I travel from Port Douglas to Darwin without a car?

The best way to get from Port Douglas to Darwin without a car is to bus and train which takes 5 days 1h and costs $760.87 - $5978.26 .

How long does it take to get from Port Douglas to Darwin?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Port Douglas to Darwin, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Port Douglas and Darwin?

Darwin is 30 min behind Port Douglas. It is currently 22:47 in Port Douglas and 22:17 in Darwin.

Can I drive from Port Douglas to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Douglas to Darwin is 2817 km. It takes approximately 28h 57m to drive from Port Douglas to Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

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