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Cheapest
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Car
24 h 28 min
2501 km.
from $137
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Townsville to Darwin

Composite routes from Townsville to Darwin

Cheapest
24 h 28 min
Car
2501 km.
from $137
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
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$10.87–$29.35
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
10h 15m
3 times a day
$36.96–$50.00
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
23h
Twice daily
$130.43–$326.09
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
23h 10m
Once daily
$97.83–$141.30
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
Website
Airnorth
Website
Qantas
Website
2h 50m
Monday and Friday
$228.26–$652.17
Airnorth
Website
2h 50m
Monday and Friday
$228.26–$652.17
Train operators
Found: 4
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
25h 50m
Once a week
$652.17–$2,391.30
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
19h 4m
4 times a week
$42.39–$3,055.14
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 2h
Twice a week
$2,183.60–$2,831.51
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
2d 6h
Twice a week
$579.84–$1,135.09
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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