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

The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Canberra is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Parkes to Canberra is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Parkes and Canberra?

No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Parkes and Canberra?

No, there is no direct train from Parkes station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

How far is it from Parkes to Canberra?

The distance between Parkes and Canberra is 370 km. The road distance is 291.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Parkes to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $30 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Parkes to Canberra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parkes to Canberra bus from?

Parkes to Canberra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Parkes to Canberra train from?

Parkes to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station.

Train or bus from Parkes to Canberra?

The best way to get from Parkes to Canberra is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 11h 54m.

Where does the Parkes to Canberra bus arrive?

Parkes to Canberra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2.

Where does the Parkes to Canberra train arrive?

Parkes to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Parkes to Canberra?

Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Canberra is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Parkes to Canberra.

Where can I stay near Canberra?

There are 847+ hotels available in Canberra.

Parkes to Canberra - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Parkes to Canberra by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 5 to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus 782 / ...
6h 12m
$34–48
Train
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Central Stationtrain 446
2. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
11h 54m
$66–125
Drive 291.5 km
1. Drive from Parkes to Canberracar 291.5 km
3h 34m
$52–76
Drive, fly
1. Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane OAG - CBR
4h 40m
$442–685

Parkes to Canberra by bus

6Weekly Buses

6h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 370.2 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 5 in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Parkes Station to Canberra Station via Central Station in around 11h 54m.

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