How to travel from Port Arthur to Darwin, Australia

The distance between Port Arthur and Darwin is around 3,878km (2,410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Port Arthur to Darwin by bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Darwin (DRW).

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Flight time5h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$660($445)
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Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane

Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall and then to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Darwin (DRW).

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Flight time5h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$615($415)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Arthur and Darwin

There are several options for getting from Port Arthur to Darwin by bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$615 ($415) and will take around 10h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$660 ($445).

The distance between Port Arthur and Darwin is around 3,878km (2,410 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,783km (2,350 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Port Arthur and Darwin by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Port Arthur to Darwin is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx A$660 ($445).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Arthur and Darwin is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$615 ($415) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Arthur to Darwin. We recommend that you take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 8h 10m.

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

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Arthur to Darwin is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around A$660 ($445).

How do I get from Port Arthur to Darwin

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Arthur and Darwin

Transport options from Port Arthur to Darwin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
8h 10m
A$660($445)
once daily3,878km (2,410 miles)
Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane
10h 5m
A$615($415)
once daily3,905km (2,426 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