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How to get fromNorthern Territory to Canberraby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Northern Territory to Canberra by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Alice Springs Airport to Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)planeASP - CBR
    5h 34m
    $537–1,146

  2. Fly Darwin International Airport to Canberra International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)planeDRW - CBR
    6h 7m
    $342–1,005

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
    4. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus
    2d 13h
    $434–1,175

  4. Train, bus via Alice Springs

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney Central Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain
    3d 7h
    $2,887–8,819

  5. Drive 3,936.8 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Canberracar3,936.8 km
    39h 45m
    $751–1,085

  6. Fly Alice Springs Airport to Sydney International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeASP - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
    6h 41m
    $470–1,121

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Canberrabus
    3d 20h

Northern Territory to Canberra by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$434Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Northern Territory, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Canberra via Alice Springs, 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Albury in around 2d 13h.

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