How to travel from Albury to Darwin, Australia

The distance between Albury and Darwin is around 3,830km (2,380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Albury to Darwin by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Albury (ABX) to Darwin (DRW).

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time6h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$520($350)
Operated by

Qantas

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Franklin Street then Alice Springs and then to Darwin.

  • Duration2 days 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$660($445)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross then Adelaide and then to Darwin.

  • Duration2 days 21h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,160($780)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Franklin Street then take the train to Darwin.

  • Duration2 days 22h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,160($780)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Darwin.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Distance3,830km (2,380 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Darwin

There are several options for getting from Albury to Darwin by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$520 ($350) and will take around 6h 25m.

The distance between Albury and Darwin is around 3,830km (2,380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,080km (1,914 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Albury and Darwin by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 13h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Darwin is to fly which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx A$520 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Darwin, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$520 ($350) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albury and Darwin. It typically takes around 2 days 21h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Albury to Darwin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross, Adelaide and Darwin. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 21h.

XPT, PTV Overland and Great Southern Rail - The Ghan run train services between Albury and Darwin. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 2 days 21h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Darwin. It typically takes around 2 days 8h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Darwin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Franklin Street and Alice Springs. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 8h.

V-Line and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Albury and Darwin. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albury and Darwin. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Darwin (DRW) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 6h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Albury to Darwin. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 6h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albury to Darwin typically takes around 6h 10m. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and and arrive into Darwin (DRW).

The closest major airport to Darwin is Darwin International Airport (DRW) (DRW) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Darwin. Maningrida Airport (MNG) (MNG) and Kununurra Airport (KNX) (KNX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Albury and Darwin. The distance is around 3,830km (2,380 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 13h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Darwin is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around A$520 ($350).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Darwin

Transport options from Albury to Darwin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
6h 25m
A$520($350)
on demand3,994km (2,482 miles)
Bus
2 days 8h
A$660($445)
once daily3,979km (2,472 miles)
Train
2 days 21h
A$1,160($780)
twice a week4,107km (2,552 miles)
Bus and Train
2 days 22h
A$1,160($780)
twice a week3,926km (2,439 miles)
Drive
1 day 13h
A$510($340)
on demand3,830km (2,380 miles)

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Airports near Darwin

The following major airports near Darwin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

DRW
Darwin International Airport (DRW)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Darwin
MNG
Maningrida Airport (MNG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
371km (231 miles) from Darwin
KNX
Kununurra Airport (KNX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
435km (270 miles) from Darwin