How to travel from St Helens to Darwin, Australia
The distance between St Helens and Darwin is around 3,774km (2,345 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from St Helens to Darwin by bus, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Darwin → St Helens if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Darwin (DRW).
- Duration8hrs
- Flight time5h 35m
- Typical costA$535($360)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Darwin.
- Duration2 days 1h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$845($565)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Helens and Darwin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from St Helens to Darwin by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$535 ($360) and will take around 8hrs.
The distance between St Helens and Darwin is around 3,774km (2,345 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,628km (2,254 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from St Helens and Darwin by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from St Helens to Darwin is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8hrs and will set you back approx A$535 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between St Helens and Darwin is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$535 ($360) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between St Helens and Darwin. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 8hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between St Helens and Darwin. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 8hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Helens to Darwin. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 8hrs.
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 St Helens to Darwin. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 8hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Helens to Darwin is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around A$535 ($360).
Compare travel optionsbetween St Helens and Darwin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 8hrs | A$535($360) | twice daily | 3,774km (2,345 miles) |
| Bus to Launceston Transit Centre, Cornwall Square, plane | 10h 15m | A$985($660) | twice daily | 3,834km (2,382 miles) |
| Bus to Midland Hwy, Epping Forest Roadhouse, plane | 10h 35m | A$1,060($715) | twice daily | 4,055km (2,520 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2 days 1h | A$845($565) | twice daily | 4,430km (2,753 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between St Helens and Darwin
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Bus companies
Calow's Coaches
Redline
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
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