The route at a glance
The Darwin–Broome corridor.
Darwin to Broome is one of the great trans-Australia coach corridors: roughly 1,900 kilometres across the Kimberley, with Greyhound running the only scheduled service. Journey time is around 28 hours via Katherine, Timber Creek, Kununurra and Halls Creek. The route passes through the Kimberley's most dramatic country, including the Cockburn Range and the approach to Kununurra. Most travellers break the journey at Kununurra or Katherine.
Typical calling points
- DarwinNT
- Adelaide RiverNT
- Hayes CreekNT
- Pine CreekNT
- KatherineNT
- Victoria RiverNT
- Timber CreekNT
- BroomeWA
Typical stops on this corridor. Actual calling points vary by operator and service.
Journey essentials
- Onboard
- Wi-Fi · Toilet · USB charging · Wheelchair access
- Luggage
- 1 × 40kg checked bag
- Overnight option
- Available on this corridor
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Who runs this route.
Greyhound Australia
Overnight serviceWi-FiToiletUSB chargingWheelchair accessEco-friendly40kg luggageBookon Greyhound AustraliaFrom$450Services
Depart Arrive Runs 3:20 PM 3:00 PM+1 Mon–Wed, Sat–Sun
Fares are indicative. Live pricing may vary by date and availability. AusBus earns a small commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Day bus or night bus?
Choosing your departure.
Board in the evening, sleep through the drive and arrive the next morning, saving a night's accommodation. Overnight services here are run by Greyhound Australia. Bring a neck pillow and layers, as the air-conditioning runs cool.
Travel tips
What to know before you go.
Wet season (November to April) regularly closes the Kimberley to coach traffic: services may be cancelled or rerouted via Alice Springs and Stuart Highway, adding more than a day. Travel between May and October if you have any flexibility. Kununurra is the natural break-point; the surrounding Lake Argyle, El Questro and Bungle Bungle Range are some of the best of the Kimberley. Greyhound's WA Outback pass is the best value option if you are continuing south to Perth from Broome. Download offline content before you board; the Kimberley has long stretches with no signal.
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Route FAQs
Darwin to Broome, answered.
- About 28 hours through-service via Katherine, Kununurra and Halls Creek. Most travellers break the journey at Kununurra rather than riding straight through.
- Greyhound Australia is the only scheduled coach operator on this corridor; services run year-round but are subject to wet-season disruption.
- Through-fares start from around $450 one-way. Outback passes that include Darwin–Broome–Perth offer significantly better value if you are continuing south.
- It depends on the weather. Wet season (November to April) regularly closes sections of the Kimberley; services may be cancelled or rerouted. Dry season (May to October) is the right time to travel.
- Yes, Kununurra is the gateway to Lake Argyle, El Questro and the Bungle Bungle Range. It's a natural break-point and Greyhound passes let you stop without paying extra.
Keep going
Onward from Broome.
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