What is the best way to travel from Cairns to Darwin?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Darwin from Cairns?
You can reach Darwin with just £174 by taking a Flight from Jetstar Airways, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Jetstar Airways29h 40m009:05Cairns AirportCairns Airport14:15Darwin AirportDarwin Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 07/12/2025 09:05:00 to Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £174 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 40m
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Alliance Airlines2h 35m009:45Cairns AirportCairns Airport11:50Darwin AirportDarwin Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alliance Airlines goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 07/12/2025 09:45:00 to Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £190 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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Virgin Australia12h 35m011:45Cairns AirportCairns Airport23:50Darwin AirportDarwin Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 07/12/2025 11:45:00 to Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) arriving at 07/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £230 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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Qantas Airways26h 10m012:35Cairns AirportCairns Airport14:15Darwin AirportDarwin Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 07/12/2025 12:35:00 to Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £355 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 10m
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Airnorth26h 45m014:50Cairns AirportCairns Airport17:05Darwin AirportDarwin Airport0EconomyA Flight from Airnorth goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 07/12/2025 14:50:00 to Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) arriving at 08/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £397 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 45m
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Greyhound Australia52h 35m011:00CairnsBus Stop15:05DarwinBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 07/12/2025 11:00:00 to Bus Interchange, Darwin (Australia) arriving at 09/12/2025 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £378 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 35m
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Greyhound Australia48h 35m015:00CairnsBus Stop15:05DarwinBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 07/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Interchange, Darwin (Australia) arriving at 09/12/2025 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £378 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 35m
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What are the fastest trips from Cairns to Darwin?
You can get to Darwin from Cairns in just 2h 35m with a Flight from Alliance Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Alliance Airlines2h 35m009:45Cairns AirportCairns Airport11:50Darwin AirportDarwin Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alliance Airlines goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 07/12/2025 09:45:00 to Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £190 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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Virgin Australia12h 35m011:45Cairns AirportCairns Airport23:50Darwin AirportDarwin Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 07/12/2025 11:45:00 to Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) arriving at 07/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £230 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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Qantas Airways26h 10m012:35Cairns AirportCairns Airport14:15Darwin AirportDarwin Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 07/12/2025 12:35:00 to Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £355 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 10m
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Airnorth26h 45m014:50Cairns AirportCairns Airport17:05Darwin AirportDarwin Airport0EconomyA Flight from Airnorth goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 07/12/2025 14:50:00 to Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) arriving at 08/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £397 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 45m
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Jetstar Airways29h 40m009:05Cairns AirportCairns Airport14:15Darwin AirportDarwin Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 07/12/2025 09:05:00 to Darwin Airport, Darwin Airport (Australia) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £174 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 40m
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Greyhound Australia48h 35m015:00CairnsBus Stop15:05DarwinBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 07/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Interchange, Darwin (Australia) arriving at 09/12/2025 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £378 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 35m
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Greyhound Australia52h 35m011:00CairnsBus Stop15:05DarwinBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 07/12/2025 11:00:00 to Bus Interchange, Darwin (Australia) arriving at 09/12/2025 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £378 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 35m
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Bus from Cairns to Darwin
What are the most popular stations in Cairns and Darwin?
In Cairns, you will usually depart from Bus Stop, Pier Point or City Centre Bus station, while in Darwin you will be arriving at Bus Interchange, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Darwin from Cairns? With 7 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cairns and Darwin, you can pay as low as £174 with a Flight from Jetstar Airways.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Alliance Airlines: you will get to Darwin in just 2h 35m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cairns and Darwin are Greyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways and Alliance Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Cairns and Darwin is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Edge Hill or to Darwin Airport, and look at flights from Cairns Airport, and landing at Darwin Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Cairns to Darwin?
The most popular companies between Cairns and Darwin, are Greyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways and Alliance Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Greyhound Australia
Airlines: Jetstar Airways, Alliance Airlines, Virgin Australia and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Cairns to Darwin
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cairns to Darwin. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Cairns to Darwin
How can I reach Darwin from Cairns?
Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Darwin from Cairns.
How far is Darwin from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns and Darwin is 1,679.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cairns and Darwin?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 45 kgs of CO2, a train 59 kgs, a car 286 kgs, and a flight 413 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cairns to Darwin?
You can get to Darwin with just £174 by taking a Flight from Jetstar Airways.
What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Darwin?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Darwin in just 2h 35m with a Flight from Alliance Airlines.
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