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

The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Pakenham is to bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 13h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Parkes to Pakenham is to drive and fly and train which takes 5h 22m and costs $360 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Parkes and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.

How far is it from Parkes to Pakenham?

The distance between Parkes and Pakenham is 805 km. The road distance is 744.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Parkes to Pakenham without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 56m and costs $65 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Parkes to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parkes to Pakenham bus from?

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

Where does the Parkes to Pakenham bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Parkes to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Pakenham is 745 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Parkes to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 200+ hotels available in Pakenham.

Parkes to Pakenham - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Parkes to Pakenham by car, plane, train, or bus

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

Drive, fly, train
best
1. Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OAG - MEL
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
5h 22m
$366–709
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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus
13h 36m
$54–98
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 Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
10h 56m
$66–227
Bus, train 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
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
13h 18m
$129–149
Drive 744.9 km
1. Drive from Parkes to Pakenhamcar 744.9 km
8h 28m
$134–193

Parkes to Pakenham by bus and train

6Weekly Services

10h 56mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 805.3 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 13h 36m.

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