How to travel from Kingscliff to Darwin, Australia
The distance between Kingscliff and Darwin is around 3,007km (1,869 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kingscliff to Darwin by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Darwin → Kingscliff if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Darwin (DRW).
- Duration6h 55m
- Flight time6hrs
- Typical costA$635($430)
Virgin Australia
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Alice Springs and then to Darwin.
- Duration3 days 14h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$960($645)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kingscliff and Darwin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kingscliff to Darwin by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$595 ($400) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$635 ($430).
The distance between Kingscliff and Darwin is around 3,007km (1,869 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,940km (1,827 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Kingscliff and Darwin by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kingscliff to Darwin is to fly which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx A$635 ($430).
The cheapest way to travel between Kingscliff and Darwin, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$595 ($400) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kingscliff and Darwin. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 6h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kingscliff and Darwin. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 6h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kingscliff and Darwin. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and arrive at Darwin (DRW) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 6hrs.
There is no direct flight from Kingscliff to Darwin. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 6h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kingscliff to Darwin typically takes around 6hrs. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) 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 Kingscliff and Darwin. The distance is around 3,512km (2,182 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kingscliff to Darwin is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around A$635 ($430).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kingscliff and Darwin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 6h 55m | A$635($430) | hourly | 3,863km (2,400 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 25m | A$595($400) | hourly | 3,007km (1,869 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 3 days 14h | A$960($645) | once a week | 5,696km (3,539 miles) |
| Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train | 4 days | A$1,420($955) | once a week | 5,608km (3,485 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane, train | 5 days 8h | A$960($645) | once a week | 5,734km (3,563 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 11h | A$665($445) | on demand | 3,512km (2,182 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kingscliff and Darwin
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Darwin
The following major airports near Darwin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Darwin International Airport (DRW)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Darwin
Maningrida Airport (MNG)
- Distance
- 371km (231 miles) from Darwin
Kununurra Airport (KNX)
- Distance
- 435km (270 miles) from Darwin