How to travel from Pokolbin to Darwin, Australia

The distance between Pokolbin and Darwin is around 3,419km (2,125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Pokolbin 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.

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Fly

Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Darwin (DRW).

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Flight time5h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$755($510)
Operated by

Qantas

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Train

Take the train to Hamilton Station, Central Station then Adelaide Parklands and then to Darwin.

  • Duration3 days 13h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,405($945)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1 then take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Alice Springs and then to Darwin.

  • Duration3 days 2h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$875($590)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Darwin.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Distance3,769km (2,342 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pokolbin and Darwin

There are several options for getting from Pokolbin to Darwin by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$465 ($310) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$755 ($510).

The distance between Pokolbin and Darwin is around 3,419km (2,125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,072km (1,909 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Pokolbin and Darwin by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 14h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pokolbin to Darwin is to fly which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx A$755 ($510).

The cheapest way to travel between Pokolbin and Darwin, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$465 ($310) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pokolbin and Darwin. It typically takes around 3 days 13h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pokolbin to Darwin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Branxton Station, Hamilton Station, Central Station, Adelaide Parklands and Darwin. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 13h.

Intercity Train, Transport for NSW, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific and Journey Beyond - The Ghan run train services between Pokolbin and Darwin. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3 days 13h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pokolbin and Darwin. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 7h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Pokolbin and Darwin. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and arrive at Darwin (DRW) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 5h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Pokolbin to Darwin. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 7h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Pokolbin to Darwin typically takes around 5h 15m. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) 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 Pokolbin and Darwin. The distance is around 3,769km (2,342 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 14h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pokolbin to Darwin is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around A$755 ($510).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pokolbin and Darwin

Transport options from Pokolbin to Darwin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
7h 40m
A$755($510)
once daily3,583km (2,227 miles)
Train and Plane8h 50m
A$465($310)
once daily3,419km (2,125 miles)
Train
3 days 13h
A$1,405($945)
once a week4,917km (3,056 miles)
Bus and Train
3 days 2h
A$875($590)
once a week4,969km (3,087 miles)
Drive
1 day 14h
A$710($480)
on demand3,769km (2,342 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