There are 7 ways to get from Parkes to Proserpine by car, plane, train, or bus
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Drive to Orange Airport, fly
best- Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane OAG - PPP
6h 5m$665–1,289Train
cheapest- Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 446
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain
37h 46m$222–4,296Bus
- Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 791
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
- Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Proserpinebus
38h 44m$351–518Drive 1,716.9 km
- Drive from Parkes to Proserpinecar 1,716.9 km
19h 21m$311–449Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus
- Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane DBO - PPP
8h 37m$713–1,386Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Parkes Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane SYD - PPP
10h 45m$279–881Train, bus
- Take the train from Parkes Station to Katoomba Stationtrain 446
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Proserpinebus
45h 36m$325–509
Parkes to Proserpine by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Proserpine is to drive which costs $310 - $450 and takes 19h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Parkes to Proserpine is to drive and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $650 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Proserpine. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Proserpine via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Parkes station to Proserpine. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Proserpine via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 46m.
The distance between Parkes and Proserpine is 1561 km. The road distance is 1716.9 km.
The best way to get from Parkes to Proserpine without a car is to train which takes 37h 46m and costs $220 - $4,300.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Parkes to Proserpine, including transfers.
Parkes to Proserpine bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station, Coach Stop.
Parkes to Proserpine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station.
The best way to get from Parkes to Proserpine is to train which takes 37h 46m and costs $220 - $4,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 38h 44m.
What companies run services between Parkes, NSW, Australia and Proserpine, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Parkes Station to Proserpine via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 37h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Proserpine via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, Brisbane City, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 38h 44m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
Train from Parkes Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–75
Train from Parkes Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $26–40
- First Class
- $40–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Parkes to Proserpine bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.
Parkes to Proserpine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Proserpine is 1717 km. It takes approximately 19h 21m to drive from Parkes to Proserpine.
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