The distance between Mildura and Darwin is around 3,262km (2,027 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Mildura 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 from Mildura (MQL) to Darwin (DRW).
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+ 3 othersTake the bus to Ouyen Community Park, Franklin Street then Alice Springs and then to Darwin.
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Take the bus to Ouyen Community Park and then to Franklin Street then take the train to Darwin.
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There are several options for getting from Mildura to Darwin by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$575 ($385) and will take around 6h 20m.
The distance between Mildura and Darwin is around 3,262km (2,027 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,673km (1,661 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Mildura and Darwin by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mildura to Darwin is to fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx A$575 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Mildura and Darwin, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$575 ($385) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Mildura and Darwin. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 6h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mildura and Darwin. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mildura to Darwin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mildura Central SC/Fifteenth St, Ouyen Community Park, Franklin Street and Alice Springs. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 1h.
PTV Regional Transit, V-Line and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Mildura and Darwin. Buses run twice a week and take around 2 days 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Mildura and Darwin. Flights depart from Mildura (MQL) and arrive at Darwin (DRW) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 5h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Mildura to Darwin. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 6h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Mildura to Darwin typically takes around 5h 40m. Flights depart from Mildura (MQL) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mildura and Darwin. The distance is around 3,262km (2,027 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mildura to Darwin is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around A$575 ($385).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 6h 20m | A$575($385) | 4 times a week | 3,615km (2,247 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 1h | A$590($395) | twice a week | 3,536km (2,197 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 14h | A$1,090($735) | twice a week | 3,483km (2,164 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 7h | A$435($290) | on demand | 3,262km (2,027 miles) |
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Regional Express
Virgin Australia
V-Line
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
The following major airports near Darwin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.