How to travel from Margaret River to Darwin, Australia

The distance between Margaret River and Darwin is around 2,945km (1,830 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Margaret River to Darwin by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DarwinMargaret River if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Busselton (BQB) to Darwin (DRW).

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Flight time7h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$960($645)
Operated byJetstar+ 2 others

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Mandurah Stn Transwa Mandurah then take the train to Perth Underground Stn Platform 1 then take the bus to Roebuck Plains and then to Darwin.

  • Duration2 days 16h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$745($500)
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Drive

Drive to Darwin.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Distance4,296km (2,670 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Margaret River and Darwin

There are several options for getting from Margaret River to Darwin by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$510 ($340) and will take around 7h 50m.

The distance between Margaret River and Darwin is around 2,945km (1,830 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,873km (1,786 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Margaret River and Darwin by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 20h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Margaret River to Darwin is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 50m and will set you back approx A$510 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Margaret River and Darwin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$510 ($340) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Margaret River and Darwin. We recommend that you take the bus to Busselton and then to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 then fly from Perth (PER) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 7h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Margaret River and Darwin. We recommend that you take the bus to Busselton and then to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 then fly from Perth (PER) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 7h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Margaret River and Darwin. Flights depart from Busselton (BQB) and arrive at Darwin (DRW) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 7h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Margaret River to Darwin. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 8h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Margaret River to Darwin typically takes around 7h 40m. Flights depart from Busselton (BQB) 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 Margaret River and Darwin. The distance is around 4,296km (2,670 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 Margaret River to Darwin is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around A$510 ($340).

How do I get from Margaret River to Darwin

Compare travel optionsbetween Margaret River and Darwin

Transport options from Margaret River to Darwin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
8h 30m
A$960($645)
twice daily5,885km (3,657 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 50m
A$510($340)
twice daily2,945km (1,830 miles)
Bus and Train
2 days 16h
A$745($500)
twice a week4,907km (3,049 miles)
Drive
1 day 20h
A$570($385)
on demand4,296km (2,670 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