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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Parkes to Darwin

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Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
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V-Line Buses
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Transport for NSW
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6h 50m
Twice a week
$9.47–$24.00
131 500
131 500
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Greyhound Australia
Website
20h 30m
6 times a week
$138.94–$353.67
1300 473946
1300 473946
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V-Line Buses
Website
14h
Once daily
$8.84–$45.47
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
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Jetstar
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Qantas
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Virgin Australia
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Jetstar
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9h 30m
Friday
$227.36–$757.86
Qantas
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9h 55m
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$202.10–$821.01
Virgin Australia
Website
8h 30m
Friday
$265.25–$821.01
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
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Journey Beyond - The Ghan
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Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
25h 50m
Once a week
$757.86–$2,652.51
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
Call Contact via email
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
2d 6h
Twice a week
$646.62–$1,265.84
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Parkes to Darwin?

The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Darwin is to train and fly which costs $184.78 - $423.91 and takes 12h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Parkes to Darwin?

The fastest way to get from Parkes to Darwin is to bus and fly which takes 9h 27m and costs $228.26 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Parkes and Darwin?

No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Darwin via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Blende St After Bromide St, Adelaide and Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from Parkes to Darwin?

The distance between Parkes and Darwin is 3102 km. The road distance is 3647.3 km.

How do I travel from Parkes to Darwin without a car?

The best way to get from Parkes to Darwin without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $239.13 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Parkes to Darwin?

It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Parkes to Darwin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parkes to Darwin bus from?

Parkes to Darwin bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Parkes Station, Coach Stop.

Train or bus from Parkes to Darwin?

The best way to get from Parkes to Darwin is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $239.13 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1195.65 - $3478.26 and takes 3 days 17h.

Where does the Parkes to Darwin bus arrive?

Parkes to Darwin bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.

What is the time difference between Parkes and Darwin?

Darwin is 1h 30m behind Parkes. It is currently 17:10 in Parkes and 15:40 in Darwin.

Can I drive from Parkes to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Darwin is 3647 km. It takes approximately 36h 48m to drive from Parkes to Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

There are 439+ hotels available in Darwin. Prices start at $47.23 per night.
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