The train between Parkes and Canberra takes 20h 32m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Parkes to Canberra. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once a week between Parkes and Canberra. The service departs Parkes at 2:48 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Canberra at 11:20:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 20h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Parkes to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Parkes station and arriving at Canberra station via Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 32m.
Parkes to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station.
Parkes to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
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The distance between Parkes and Canberra is 254.3 km. The road distance is 763 km.
You can take a train from Parkes Station to Canberra Station via Central Station in around 11h 54m.