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

The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Essendon is to bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 12h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Parkes to Essendon is to drive and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $350 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Parkes and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

How far is it from Parkes to Essendon?

The distance between Parkes and Essendon is 741 km. The road distance is 686.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Parkes to Essendon without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 7m and costs $60 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Parkes to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parkes to Essendon bus from?

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

Where does the Parkes to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Parkes to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Essendon is 687 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Parkes to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5179+ hotels available in Essendon.

Parkes to Essendon - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Parkes to Essendon by car, plane, bus, 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.

Drive to Orange Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OAG - MEL
4h 23m
$352–741
Bus
cheapest
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 1 to Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cresbus 6103 / ...
12h 26m
$58–90
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
2. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain 623 / ...
9h 7m
$64–221
Bus via Gundagai
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 1 to Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan Stbus 723
3. Take the bus from Gundagai to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
12h 11m
$127–143
Drive 686.8 km
1. Drive from Parkes to Essendoncar 686.8 km
7h 40m
$128–185
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane DBO - MEL
5h 44m
$384–803

Parkes to Essendon by bus and train

6Weekly Services

9h 7mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 740.7 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Parkes, NSW, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Essendon Station via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1, Gundagai, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Southern Cross Station in around 12h 11m.

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