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How to get fromDarwin to Meekatharraby plane, bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Darwin to Meekatharra by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Meekatharra

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Meekatharra (MKR)planeDRW - MKR
    21h 32m
    $296–920

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Roebuck Plainsbus
    2. Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Port Hedland Visitor Centrebus
    3. Take the bus from Port Hedland Visitor Centre to Meekatharrabus
    45h
    $509–993

  3. Drive 3,090.2 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Meekatharracar3,090.2 km
    36h 3m
    $604–873

  4. Fly to Newman Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Newman Airport (ZNE)planeDRW - ZNE
    2. Take the bus from Newman Visitor Centre to Meekatharrabus
    24h 34m
    $725–1,885

  5. Fly to Mount Magnet Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mount Magnet Airport (MMG)planeDRW - MMG
    2. Take the bus from Mount Magnet to Meekatharrabus
    29h 25m
    $359–973

  6. Fly to Wiluna Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Wiluna Airport (WUN)planeDRW - WUN
    2. Drive from Wiluna Airport (WUN) to Meekatharracar
    25h 6m
    $315–905

Darwin to Meekatharra by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration45hAverage Duration
Ticket$509Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Meekatharra, WA, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Skippers, and two other airlines fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Meekatharra (MKR) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Meekatharra via Roebuck Plains and Port Hedland Visitor Centre in around 45h.

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