The average bus between Canberra and Parkes takes 39h 58m and the fastest bus takes 23h 58m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Canberra to Parkes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a week between Canberra and Parkes. The earliest departure is at 5:25 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Canberra is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Parkes at 5:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 39h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Parkes. However, there are services departing from Canberra station and arriving at Parkes station via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 58m.
Canberra to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St station.
Canberra to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Parkes Station, Coach Stop.
The distance between Canberra and Parkes is 254.3 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 in around 6h 4m.