There are 4 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)DRW - MKR
20h 52m$406–1,120Bus
- Take the bus from Darwin to Roebuck Plains
- Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Port Hedland Visitor Centre
- Take the bus from Port Hedland Visitor Centre to Meekatharra
45h$509–993Drive 3,090.2 km
- Drive from Darwin to Meekatharra3,090.2 km
36h 3m$589–850Fly to Newman Airport, bus
- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Newman Airport (ZNE)DRW - ZNE
- Take the bus from Newman Visitor Centre to Meekatharra
23h 14m$675–1,785
Darwin to Meekatharra by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Meekatharra is to fly which costs $400 - $1,200 and takes 20h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Meekatharra is to fly which takes 20h 52m and costs $400 - $1,200.
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.
The distance between Darwin and Meekatharra is 2063 km. The road distance is 3090.2 km.
The best way to get from Darwin to Meekatharra without a car is to bus which takes 45h and costs $500 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 20h 52m 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 52m and costs $400 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $1,000 and takes 45h.
Darwin to Meekatharra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Roebuck Plains station.
Meekatharra is 1h 30m behind Darwin. It is currently 4:54 PM in Darwin and 3:24 PM in Meekatharra.
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) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Meekatharra via Roebuck Plains and Port Hedland Visitor Centre in around 45h.
- Website
- skippers.com.au
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Meekatharra via Perth, Wiluna
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,100
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Meekatharra via Kununurra, Perth, Wiluna
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,900
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Meekatharra via Ngurah Rai, Perth, Wiluna
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Newman Airport via Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,100
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Newman Airport via Kununurra, Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Newman Airport via Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,600
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Darwin to Roebuck Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–650
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $250–370
- Advantage
- $320–470
- Flexible
- $410–650
Bus from Roebuck Plains to Port Hedland Visitor Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Schedules at
- integritycoachlines.com.au
Bus from Port Hedland Visitor Centre to Meekatharra
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Schedules at
- integritycoachlines.com.au
Bus from Newman Visitor Centre to Meekatharra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Schedules at
- integritycoachlines.com.au
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Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Meekatharra is 3090 km. It takes approximately 36h 3m to drive from Darwin to Meekatharra.
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