The average bus between Melbourne and Parkes takes 22h 38m and the fastest bus takes 10h 18m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Parkes. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melbourne is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Parkes at 5:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 22h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Parkes. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 38m.
Melbourne to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.
Melbourne to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Parkes Station, Coach Stop.
The distance between Melbourne and Parkes is 595.8 km. The road distance is 690 km.
You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 in around 10h 53m.