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Parkes to Canberra trains

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Trip Overview

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.

20h 32m
Duration
763 km
Distance
$71
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Parkes to Canberra train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Parkes to Canberra? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 762.6 km
  • Duration: 20h 32m

What companies run services between Parkes, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

You can take a train from Parkes Station to Canberra Station via Central Station in around 11h 54m.

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