How to travel from Darwin to Point Lookout, Australia
The distance between Darwin and Point Lookout is around 2,956km (1,837 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 20m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Darwin to Point Lookout by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Point Lookout → Darwin if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Ferry
Fly from Darwin (DRW) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the train to Park Road station platform 3 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration10hrs
- Flight time5h 50m
- Typical costA$1,060($715)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then Sydney Central Station and then to Brisbane then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration3 days 22h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,500($1,010)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cleveland then take a ferry to Dunwich.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$760($510)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Darwin and Point Lookout
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Darwin to Point Lookout by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$585 ($395) and will take around 7h 20m.
The distance between Darwin and Point Lookout is around 2,956km (1,837 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,888km (1,795 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Darwin and Point Lookout by bus, plane, train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Darwin to Point Lookout is to take the bus, then fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx A$585 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Darwin and Point Lookout is to take the bus, then fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$585 ($395) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Darwin and Point Lookout. We recommend that you take the bus to Casuarina Terminus then fly from Darwin (DRW) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take the bus to Mooloomba Rd near Booran St hail 'n' ride. instead which will take 7h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Darwin and Point Lookout. We recommend that you take the bus to Casuarina Terminus then fly from Darwin (DRW) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take the bus to Mooloomba Rd near Booran St hail 'n' ride. instead which will take 7h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Darwin to Point Lookout. We recommend that you take the bus to Casuarina Terminus then fly from Darwin (DRW) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take the bus to Mooloomba Rd near Booran St hail 'n' ride. instead which will take 7h 20m.
The closest major airport to Point Lookout is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Darwin to Point Lookout. We recommend that you take the bus to Casuarina Terminus then fly from Darwin (DRW) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take the bus to Mooloomba Rd near Booran St hail 'n' ride. instead which will take 7h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darwin to Point Lookout is to take the bus, then fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around A$585 ($395).
Compare travel optionsbetween Darwin and Point Lookout
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 10hrs | A$1,060($715) | every 4 hours | 4,026km (2,502 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry | 7h 20m | A$585($395) | every 4 hours | 2,956km (1,837 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 3 days 22h | A$1,500($1,010) | once a week | 5,739km (3,566 miles) |
| Train to Adelaide Parklands, ferry | 4 days 13h | A$1,010($680) | once a week | 5,688km (3,535 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 11h | A$760($510) | every 2 hours | 3,476km (2,160 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Darwin and Point Lookout
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Airnorth
Bus companies
Northern Territory Government
Stradbroke Island Buses
Train operators
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Airports near Point Lookout
The following major airports near Point Lookout offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Point Lookout
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Point Lookout