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

The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Hay is to bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 8h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Parkes to Hay is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Parkes and Hay?

No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Hay. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Sturt Hwy At Archer St via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Parkes to Hay?

The distance between Parkes and Hay is 561 km. The road distance is 393.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Parkes to Hay without a car is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs $45 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Parkes to Hay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parkes to Hay bus from?

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

Where does the Parkes to Hay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Parkes to Hay?

Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Hay is 393 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Parkes to Hay.

Where can I stay near Hay?

There are 17+ hotels available in Hay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Parkes to Hay by bus, car, plane, 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 Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3 to Sturt Hwy At Archer Stbus 725
8h 3m
$46–70
Drive 393.1 km
1. Drive from Parkes to Haycar 393.1 km
4h 17m
$75–108
Drive, fly, bus
1. Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Griffith (GFF)plane OAG - GFF
3. Take the bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Sturt Hwy At Archer Stbus
7h 37m
$431–1,172
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 Griffith Stationtrain 641 / ...
3. Take the bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Sturt Hwy At Archer Stbus 725
9h 23m
$55–91

Parkes to Hay by bus

6Weekly Buses

8h 3mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 560.8 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Sturt Hwy At Archer St via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3 in around 8h 3m.

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