What is the cheapest way to get from Hay to Parkes?

The cheapest way to get from Hay to Parkes is to bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 8h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hay to Parkes?

The fastest way to get from Hay to Parkes is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Hay and Parkes?

No, there is no direct bus from Hay to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Sturt Hwy At Archer St and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Hay to Parkes?

The distance between Hay and Parkes is 559 km. The road distance is 393.2 km.

How do I travel from Hay to Parkes without a car?

The best way to get from Hay to Parkes without a car is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $45 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Hay to Parkes?

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Hay to Parkes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hay to Parkes bus from?

Hay to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Sturt Hwy At Archer St station.

Where does the Hay to Parkes bus arrive?

Hay to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3.

Can I drive from Hay to Parkes?

Yes, the driving distance between Hay to Parkes is 393 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Hay to Parkes.

Where can I stay near Parkes?

There are 31+ hotels available in Parkes.

Hay to Parkes - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Hay to Parkes by bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3bus 726
2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 791
8h 24m
$46–66
Drive 393.2 km
1. Drive from Hay to Parkescar 393.2 km
4h 21m
$75–108
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Griffith Station, Coach Stopbus 726
2. Take the train from Griffith Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain 644
3. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 791
9h 50m
$55–92

Hay to Parkes by bus

6Weekly Buses

8h 24mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 558.5 km
Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Hay, NSW, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 in around 8h 24m.

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