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How to Travel from

Darwin to Gold Coast

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Helensvale
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.15–$4.46
Train from International Airport Station to Helensvale
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57
Train from Central station, platform 1 to Helensvale
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.15–$4.57

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Darwin to Alice
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$315.22
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22
Bus from Brisbane to Surfers
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.87–$21.74

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Surfers
Ave. Duration:
17h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$86.96

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
7h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$1,195.65
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$869.57

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$815.22

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$152.17

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:
1800 703 357
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$923.91–$3,695.65

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:
$65.22–$195.65

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Darwin to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$579.83–$1,135.09

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Darwin to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Gold Coast is to fly and train which costs $152.17 - $652.17 and takes 8h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darwin to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Gold Coast is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs $195.65 - $706.52 .

How far is it from Darwin to Gold Coast?

The distance between Darwin and Gold Coast is 2971 km. The road distance is 3478.4 km.

How do I travel from Darwin to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Darwin to Gold Coast without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 3 days 19h and costs $652.17 - $1630.43 .

How long does it take to get from Darwin to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Darwin to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Train or fly from Darwin to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Darwin to Gold Coast is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs $195.65 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $652.17 - $1630.43 and takes 3 days 19h.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Gold Coast?

Gold Coast is 30 min ahead of Darwin. It is currently 12:34 in Darwin and 13:04 in Gold Coast.

Can I drive from Darwin to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Gold Coast is 3478 km. It takes approximately 35h 1m to drive from Darwin to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2386+ hotels available in Gold Coast. Prices start at $83.05 per night.
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