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$71–114Bus 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$85–169Drive 381.6 km
- Drive from Parkes to Narrabricar 381.6 km
4h 14m$69–100Bus
- 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 The Atrium Shopping Centre, Kable Av to Quirindi Station, Coach Stopbus 428
- Take the bus from Quirindi Station, Coach Stop to Narrabri Station, Coach Stopbus
12h 36m$62–91
Parkes to Narrabri by 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. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Gibbons St At Violet St via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4, Tamworth Public School, Upper St, Somerton Rest Area, Oxley Hwy and Carinya Christian School, Elgin St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
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 $70 - $120.
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 $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Gunnedah, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 12h 32m.
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 Gibbons St At Violet St via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4, Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, Tamworth Public School, Upper St, Somerton Rest Area, Oxley Hwy, and Carinya Christian School, Elgin St in around 12h 32m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Tamworth Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $14–21
- First Class
- $19–28
Train from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $24–35
- First Class
- $30–50
Train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
Train from Strathfield Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–65
- First Class
- $60–90
Train from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $24–35
- First Class
- $30–50
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Quirindi Station, Coach Stop to Narrabri Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
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
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- (02) 6653 3345
- [email protected]
- Website
- forestcoachlines.com.au
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
- https://forestcoachlines.com.au/
- Phone
- +61 2 6762 3999
- [email protected]
- Website
- buslinesgroup.com.au
Bus from The Atrium Shopping Centre, Kable Av to Quirindi Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/tamworth/
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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.




