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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Darwin to Port Stephens

Composite routes from Darwin to Port Stephens

Cheapest
41 h 11 min
Car
3994 km.
from $219
Other
11 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
3120 km.
from $241.77
2 d 21 h 54 min
3120 km.
from $797.45
3 d 6 h 27 min
3120 km.
from $1465.13
16 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
3120 km.
from $410.47
16 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
3120 km.
from $440.47
16 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
3120 km.
from $747.32
16 h 15 min
Bus, Train
3120 km.
from $448.08
3 d 12 h 9 min
Train, Bus
3120 km.
from $3960.35

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.93–$8.85
Train from Tamworth Station to Broadmeadow
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.19–$12.64
Train from Central Station to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.93–$8.85

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:
$42.97–$58.13
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.97–$59.40

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:
$139.02–$366.50
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$151.65–$366.50
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.47–$214.84
Bus from Canberra to Central
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.65–$69.51

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Karuah
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.28–$34.12
Bus from Port Macquarie to Karuah
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.01–$32.86
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Karuah
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.12–$46.76

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Canberra to Central
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.44–$56.87

Port Stephens Coaches

Phone:
+61 0(2) 4982 2940
Email:
Website:
pscoaches.com.au/
Bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Gan
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.65–$3.66
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Gan
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.65–$3.79

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$240.12–$821.46
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$176.93–$695.08
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$252.76–$821.46

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$240.12–$821.46
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.93–$758.27
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Port
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$404.41–$1,200.60
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$417.05–$1,200.60
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$442.33–$1,263.79
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$379.14–$1,137.41

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$315.95–$821.46
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.12–$821.46
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$240.12–$758.27
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$290.67–$821.46

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$240.12–$758.27

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:
$48.02–$176.93

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,074.22–$4,296.88

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$75.83–$227.48

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Darwin to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$674.16–$1,319.75

Other operators

Sealink (QLD)

Phone:
+61 7 4726 0800
Email:
Website:
sealinkqld.com.au
Other from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.99

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Port Stephens is to fly and train and bus which costs $163.04 - $413.04 and takes 11h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Port Stephens is to fly which takes 10h 13m and costs $206.52 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Darwin to Port Stephens?

The distance between Darwin and Port Stephens is 3165 km.

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

The best way to get from Darwin to Port Stephens without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 21h and costs $347.83 - $923.91 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Darwin to Port Stephens, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Darwin to Port Stephens?

The best way to get from Darwin to Port Stephens is to fly which takes 10h 13m and costs $206.52 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $347.83 - $923.91 and takes 2 days 21h, you could also train, which costs $652.17 - $1630.43 and takes 3 days 6h.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Port Stephens?

Port Stephens is 1h 30m ahead of Darwin. It is currently 22:13 in Darwin and 23:43 in Port Stephens.

Where can I stay near Port Stephens?

There are 1378+ hotels available in Port Stephens. Prices start at $92.33 per night.
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