How to Travel from

Melbourne Central Station to Darwin

by Plane, Route or Car

Australia Melbourne Central Station Darwin

Cheapest

By car (3 754 km)

37 h 7 min

3754 km.

from $206

Fastest

Other

Bus

2 d 6 h 37 min

3147 km.

from $597.55

Train

2 d 18 h 59 min

3146 km.

from $1277.04

Bus, Train

2 d 20 h 3 min

3146 km.

from $1126.26

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:

jetstar.com/

Plane from Melbourne Airport to Darwin

Ave. Duration:

4h 20m

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$164.20–$694.70

Qantas

Website:

qantas.com/

Plane from Melbourne Airport to Darwin

Ave. Duration:

4h 27m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$164.20–$757.86

Virgin Australia

Website:

virginaustralia.com

Plane from Melbourne Airport to Darwin

Ave. Duration:

4h 35m

Frequency:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$227.36–$631.55

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:

$40.42–$56.84

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:

$138.94–$353.67

Bus from Alice Springs to Darwin

Ave. Duration:

21h 35m

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$138.94–$341.04

V-Line Buses

Phone:

+61 3 9662 2505

Website:

vline.com.au/

Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85

Ave. Duration:

11h 50m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$7.58–$40.42

Train operators

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:

$69.47–$214.73

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:

$646.62–$1,265.84

What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin is to fly which costs $173.91 - $380.43 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $173.91 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Central Station and Darwin?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Darwin via Adelaide and Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin?

The distance between Melbourne Central Station and Darwin is 3168 km. The road distance is 3748 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $271.74 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Central Station to Darwin bus from?

Melbourne Central Station to Darwin bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin?

The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $173.91 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $271.74 - $652.17 and takes 2 days 6h, you could also train, which costs $597.83 - $1304.35 and takes 2 days 18h.

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Darwin bus arrive?

Melbourne Central Station to Darwin bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne Central Station and Darwin?

Darwin is 1h 30m behind Melbourne Central Station. It is currently 18:54 in Melbourne Central Station and 17:24 in Darwin.

Can I drive from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Central Station to Darwin is 3748 km. It takes approximately 37h 7m to drive from Melbourne Central Station 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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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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Five ways to Travel from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Qantas

Virgin Australia

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Greyhound Australia

V-Line Buses

Train operators

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin?

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin?

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Central Station and Darwin?

How far is it from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin?

How do I travel from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin without a car?

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin?

Where do I catch the Melbourne Central Station to Darwin bus from?

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin?

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Darwin bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Melbourne Central Station and Darwin?

Can I drive from Melbourne Central Station to Darwin?

Where can I stay near Darwin?