There are 5 ways to get from Parkes to Narrabri by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 791
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
- Take the train from Tamworth Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Stationtrain 243
11h 4m$65–102Bus via Gunnedah
cheapest- Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 791
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
- Take the bus from Tamworth Public School, Upper St to Somerton Rest Area, Oxley Hwybus
- Take the bus from Carinya Christian School, Elgin St to Gibbons St At Violet Stbus 457
12h 32m$57–82Train
- Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 446
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 223
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Stationtrain 243
15h 26m$77–126Drive 381.6 km
- Drive from Parkes to Narrabricar 381.6 km
4h 14m$68–98Bus
- Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 791
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Werris Creek Stationbus
- Take the bus from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Station, Coach Stopbus
11h 54m$59–92
Parkes to Narrabri by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Narrabri is to bus via Gunnedah which costs $55 - $85 and takes 12h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Parkes to Narrabri is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Narrabri station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Narrabri Station, Coach Stop via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4, Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Werris Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Parkes station to Narrabri station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Narrabri Station via Strathfield Station and Werris Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.
The distance between Parkes and Narrabri is 666 km. The road distance is 381.6 km.
The best way to get from Parkes to Narrabri without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 4m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Parkes to Narrabri, including transfers.
Parkes to Narrabri bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station, Coach Stop.
Parkes to Narrabri train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station.
The best way to get from Parkes to Narrabri is to train which takes 15h 26m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 11h 54m.
What companies run services between Parkes, NSW, Australia and Narrabri, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Parkes Station to Narrabri Station via Strathfield Station and Werris Creek Station in around 15h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Narrabri Station, Coach Stop via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4, Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, and Werris Creek Station in around 11h 54m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Tamworth Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $9–14
- First Class
- $16–24
Train from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $16–23
- First Class
- $25–40
Train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
Train from Strathfield Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $45–70
Train from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $16–23
- First Class
- $25–40
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- +61 2 6762 3999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tamworth Buslines
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Tamworth Buslines
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Tamworth Public School, Upper St to Somerton Rest Area, Oxley Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- (02) 6653 3345
- [email protected]
- Website
- Forest Coach Lines
Bus from Carinya Christian School, Elgin St to Gibbons St At Violet St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Forest Coach Lines
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More Questions & Answers
Parkes to Narrabri bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.
Parkes to Narrabri train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Narrabri is 382 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Parkes to Narrabri.
There are 26+ hotels available in Narrabri.




