There are 4 ways to get from Muswellbrook to Parkes by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
10h 48m$61–119Train via Newcastle
cheapest- Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Hun
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
12h 13m$56–95Drive 355.8 km
- Drive from Muswellbrook to Parkescar 355.8 km
4h 20m$67–97Train, fly
- Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane SYD - PKE
7h 21m$197–317
Muswellbrook to Parkes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muswellbrook to Parkes is to train via Newcastle which costs $55 - $100 and takes 12h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Muswellbrook to Parkes is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct train from Muswellbrook station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Muswellbrook Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between Muswellbrook and Parkes is 708 km. The road distance is 355.8 km.
The best way to get from Muswellbrook to Parkes without a car is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 10h 48m to get from Muswellbrook to Parkes, including transfers.
Muswellbrook to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Muswellbrook Station.
Muswellbrook to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Muswellbrook to Parkes is 356 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Muswellbrook to Parkes.
There are 28+ hotels available in Parkes.
What companies run services between Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Muswellbrook Station to Parkes Station via Strathfield Station in around 10h 48m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Muswellbrook Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
Train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
Train from Muswellbrook Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $45–70
Train from Katoomba Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–60
- First Class
- $50–80
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Muswellbrook Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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