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24 h 51 min
2506 km.
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Townsville, Australia → Darwin, Australia

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Six ways to Travel from Townsville to Darwin

Composite routes from Townsville to Darwin

Cheapest
24 h 51 min
Car
2506 km.
from $137
Fastest
3 h 10 min
Plane
Other
4 d 20 h 34 min
1866 km.
from $2652.87
5 d 9 h 59 min
Bus, Train
1865 km.
from $2992.53
6 d 1 h 9 min
1866 km.
from $5741.05
6 d 5 h 52 min
Bus, Train
1865 km.
from $3078.93

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:
$12.63–$34.10

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:
$42.95–$58.10

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$151.57–$378.93
Bus from Adelaide to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$151.57–$366.30
Bus from Alice Springs to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
21h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$138.94–$366.30

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.68–$164.20
Bus from Townsville to Chermside
Ave. Duration:
22h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.68–$164.20

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$265.25–$757.86

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$265.25–$757.86

Train operators

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
25h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$757.86–$2,778.82

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Roma
Ave. Duration:
19h 4m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.26–$3,550.23

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 Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,537.45–$3,290.36
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,585.46–$3,902.09

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:
$673.80–$1,319.03

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Darwin is to fly which costs $217.39 - $706.52 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Darwin is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $217.39 - $706.52 .

How far is it from Townsville to Darwin?

The distance between Townsville and Darwin is 1878 km. The road distance is 2502.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Darwin without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 4 days 20h and costs $1195.65 - $7065.22 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Townsville to Darwin, including transfers.

Train or fly from Townsville to Darwin?

The best way to get from Townsville to Darwin is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $217.39 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $1195.65 - $7065.22 and takes 4 days 20h.

What is the time difference between Townsville and Darwin?

Darwin is 30 min behind Townsville. It is currently 14:00 in Townsville and 13:30 in Darwin.

Can I drive from Townsville to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Darwin is 2502 km. It takes approximately 25h 4m to drive from Townsville 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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