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

The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Perth is to train and fly which costs $290 - $850 and takes 13h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Parkes to Perth is to drive and fly which takes 8h 29m and costs $500 - $1,300.

Is there a direct train between Parkes and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Parkes station to Perth. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Perth via Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 9h.

How far is it from Parkes to Perth?

The distance between Parkes and Perth is 3220 km. The road distance is 3454.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Parkes to Perth without a car is to train which takes 3 days 9h and costs $850 - $9,500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Parkes to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parkes to Perth train from?

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

Train or fly from Parkes to Perth?

The best way to get from Parkes to Perth is to train which takes 3 days 9h and costs $850 - $9,500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $310 - $900 and takes 9h 26m.

What is the time difference between Parkes and Perth?

Perth is 3h behind Parkes. It is currently 6:08 PM in Parkes and 3:08 PM in Perth.

Where does the Parkes to Perth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Parkes to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Perth is 3455 km. It takes approximately 36h 33m to drive from Parkes to Perth.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 1489+ hotels available in Perth.

Parkes to Perth - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Parkes to Perth 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 to Orange Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Perth Airport (PER)plane OAG - PER
8h 29m
$525–1,237
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Perth Airport (PER)plane SYD - PER
13h 19m
$299–849
Train
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Central Stationtrain 446
2. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Perthtrain Syd-Per 2026
3d 9h
$887–9,070
Drive 3,454.6 km
1. Drive from Parkes to Perthcar 3,454.6 km
36h 33m
$653–944
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 Perth Airport (PER)plane DBO - PER
10h 5m
$787–1,148
Fly from Parkes
1. Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Perth Airport (PER)plane PKE - PER
9h 26m
$316–858
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 791
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Blende St After Bromide Stbus 589
3. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tcebus 585
4. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain
3d 15h
$703–8,158

Parkes to Perth by train

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3d 9hAverage Duration

$887Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,220.3 km
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Parkes, NSW, Australia and Perth, WA, Australia?

You can take a train from Parkes Station to Perth via Central Station and Sydney Central Station in around 3d 9h. Alternatively, Regional Express, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Parkes (PKE) to Perth Airport (PER) once daily.

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