The distance between Darwin and Esperance is around 3,274km (2,034 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Darwin to Esperance by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Esperance → Darwin if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Darwin (DRW) to Esperance (EPR).
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Take the bus to Roebuck Plains then Midland and then to Transwa Bay Transwa Esperance.
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There are several options for getting from Darwin to Esperance by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$655 ($440) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$885 ($595).
The distance between Darwin and Esperance is around 3,274km (2,034 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,546km (1,582 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Darwin and Esperance by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 20h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Darwin to Esperance is to fly which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx A$885 ($595).
The cheapest way to travel between Darwin and Esperance, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$655 ($440) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Darwin and Esperance. We recommend that you fly from Darwin (DRW) to Esperance (EPR). instead which will take 7h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Darwin and Esperance. It typically takes around 2 days 21h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Darwin to Esperance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Roebuck Plains and Midland. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 21h.
Greyhound Australia, Integrity Coach Lines (Aust) Pty Ltd and TransWA run regular bus services between Darwin and Esperance. Buses run twice a week and take around 2 days 21h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Darwin and Esperance. Flights depart from Darwin (DRW) and arrive at Esperance (EPR) - via Kununurra (KNX). The flight takes around 6h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Darwin to Esperance. There is however a flight that goes via Kununurra (KNX) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 7h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Darwin to Esperance typically takes around 6h 10m. Flights depart from Darwin (DRW) and and arrive into Esperance (EPR).
The closest major airport to Esperance is Esperance Airport (EPR) (EPR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Esperance. Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI) (KGI) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Darwin and Esperance. The distance is around 4,587km (2,850 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 20h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darwin to Esperance is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around A$885 ($595).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 7h 15m | A$885($595) | every 4 hours | 3,274km (2,034 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 10h 50m | A$655($440) | 3 times a week | 3,606km (2,241 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 11h 45m | A$760($510) | 5 times a week | 3,878km (2,409 miles) |
Bus to Kununurra, Fly | 16h 15m | A$805($545) | 5 times a week | 3,648km (2,266 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 21h | A$765($515) | twice a week | 5,417km (3,366 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 20h | A$610($410) | on demand | 4,587km (2,850 miles) |
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The following major airports near Esperance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.