There are 5 ways to get from Narrabri to Parkes by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Narrabri Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 244
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Tamworth Stationtrain 223
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus 362
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 792
11h 5m$64–101Bus via Gunnedah
cheapest- Take the bus from Gibbons St At Violet St to Carinya Christian School, Elgin Stbus 457
- Take the bus from Somerton Rest Area, Oxley Hwy to Tamworth Public School, Upper Stbus
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus 362
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 792
12h 24m$56–81Train
- Take the train from Narrabri Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 244
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
15h 11m$75–126Drive 381.6 km
- Drive from Narrabri to Parkescar 381.6 km
4h 14m$68–98Bus
- Take the bus from Narrabri Station, Coach Stop to Werris Creek Stationbus
- Take the bus from Werris Creek Station to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus 362
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 792
11h 29m$62–91
Narrabri to Parkes by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Narrabri to Parkes is to bus via Gunnedah which costs $55 - $85 and takes 12h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Narrabri to Parkes is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Narrabri station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Narrabri Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Werris Creek Station, Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Narrabri station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Narrabri Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Werris Creek Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 11m.
The distance between Narrabri and Parkes is 666 km. The road distance is 381.6 km.
The best way to get from Narrabri to Parkes without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Narrabri to Parkes, including transfers.
Narrabri to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Narrabri Station, Coach Stop.
Narrabri to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Narrabri Station.
The best way to get from Narrabri to Parkes is to train which takes 15h 11m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 11h 29m.
What companies run services between Narrabri, NSW, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Narrabri Station to Parkes Station via Werris Creek Station and Strathfield Station in around 15h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Narrabri Station, Coach Stop to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Werris Creek Station, Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 11h 29m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Narrabri Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $16–23
- First Class
- $25–40
Train from Werris Creek Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $9–14
- First Class
- $16–24
Train from Narrabri Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $16–23
- First Class
- $25–40
Train from Werris Creek Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $45–70
Train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Narrabri Station, Coach Stop to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Werris Creek Station to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- (02) 6653 3345
- [email protected]
- Website
- Forest Coach Lines
Bus from Gibbons St At Violet St to Carinya Christian School, Elgin St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Forest Coach Lines
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Somerton Rest Area, Oxley Hwy to Tamworth Public School, Upper St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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More Questions & Answers
Narrabri to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Werris Creek Station.
Narrabri to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Werris Creek Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Narrabri to Parkes is 382 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Narrabri to Parkes.
There are 34+ hotels available in Parkes.


