How to travel from Point Lookout to Darwin, Australia
The distance between Point Lookout and Darwin is around 2,948km (1,832 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Point Lookout to Darwin by ferry, 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 Darwin → Point Lookout if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Darwin (DRW).
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical costA$600($400)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central Station then Adelaide Parklands and then to Darwin.
- Duration4 days 2h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,495($1,005)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cleveland then drive to Darwin.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$760($510)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Point Lookout and Darwin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Point Lookout to Darwin by ferry, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then fly which costs around A$600 ($400) and will take around 6h 45m.
The distance between Point Lookout and Darwin is around 2,948km (1,832 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,888km (1,795 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Point Lookout and Darwin by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Point Lookout to Darwin is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx A$600 ($400).
The cheapest way to travel between Point Lookout and Darwin is to take a ferry and then fly which will typically cost around A$600 ($400) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Point Lookout and Darwin. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Point Lookout and Darwin. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Point Lookout to Darwin. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 6h 45m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Point Lookout to Darwin. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Point Lookout to Darwin is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around A$600 ($400).
Compare travel optionsbetween Point Lookout and Darwin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 6h 45m | A$600($400) | every 2 hours | 2,948km (1,832 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 4 days 2h | A$1,495($1,005) | once a week | 5,739km (3,566 miles) |
| Ferry to Toondah Harbour, train | 5 days 8h | A$1,005($675) | once a week | 5,688km (3,534 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 11h | A$760($510) | every 2 hours | 3,483km (2,164 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Point Lookout and Darwin
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
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