There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to Meekatharra by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Meekatharra
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Meekatharra (MKR)plane DRW - MKR
20h 37m$566–1,920Fly to Wiluna Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Wiluna Airport (WUN)plane DRW - WUN
- Drive from Wiluna Airport (WUN) to Meekatharracar
24h 11m$530–1,950Bus
- Take the bus from Darwin to Roebuck Plainsbus
- Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Port Hedland Visitor Centrebus
- Take the bus from Port Hedland Visitor Centre to Meekatharrabus
45h 10m$544–1,066Drive 3,090.1 km
- Drive from Darwin to Meekatharracar 3,090.1 km
36h 17m$563–813Fly to Newman Airport, bus
- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Newman Airport (ZNE)plane DRW - ZNE
- Take the bus from Newman Visitor Centre to Meekatharrabus
16h 19m$1,330–3,905
Darwin to Meekatharra by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Meekatharra is to drive which costs $550 - $850 and takes 36h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Meekatharra is to fly and bus which takes 16h 19m and costs $1,300 - $3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Darwin to Meekatharra. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Meekatharra via Roebuck Plains and Port Hedland Visitor Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 10m.
The distance between Darwin and Meekatharra is 2063 km. The road distance is 3090.1 km.
The best way to get from Darwin to Meekatharra without a car is to bus which takes 45h 10m and costs $500 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 20h 37m to get from Darwin to Meekatharra, including transfers.
Darwin to Meekatharra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.
The best way to get from Darwin to Meekatharra is to fly which takes 20h 37m and costs $550 - $2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 45h 10m.
Darwin to Meekatharra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Roebuck Plains station.
Meekatharra is 1h 30m behind Darwin. It is currently 1:44 AM in Darwin and 12:14 AM in Meekatharra.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Meekatharra, WA, Australia?
Qantas, Skippers, and Jetstar fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Meekatharra (MKR) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Meekatharra via Roebuck Plains and Port Hedland Visitor Centre in around 45h 10m.
- Website
- skippers.com.au
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Meekatharra via Perth, Wiluna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,400
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Meekatharra via Ngurah Rai, Perth, Wiluna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,900
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Wiluna Airport via Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,300
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Wiluna Airport via Ngurah Rai, Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,900
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Darwin to Roebuck Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–700
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $270–380
- Flexible
- $330–700
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Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Meekatharra is 3090 km. It takes approximately 36h 17m to drive from Darwin to Meekatharra.
There are two+ hotels available in Meekatharra.