There are 6 ways to get from Singleton to Parkes by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Singleton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
10h 13m$58–113Train via Katoomba
cheapest- Take the train from Singleton Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Hun
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
11h 41m$54–94Bus
- Take the bus from Munro St, Opp Singleton Station to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Dbus
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Lucknowbus
- Take the bus from Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 571
11h 15m$85–126Drive 396.1 km
- Drive from Singleton to Parkescar 396.1 km
4h 52m$76–109Train, fly to Parkes
- Take the train from Singleton Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane SYD - PKE
6h 46m$194–321Train, fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus
- Take the train from Singleton Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane SYD - DBO
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus
8h 1m$244–501
Singleton to Parkes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Singleton to Parkes is to train via Katoomba which costs $50 - $95 and takes 11h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Singleton to Parkes is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Singleton station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Munro St, Opp Singleton Station and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd and Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Singleton station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Singleton Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
The distance between Singleton and Parkes is 659 km. The road distance is 396.1 km.
The best way to get from Singleton to Parkes without a car is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Singleton to Parkes, including transfers.
Singleton to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Munro St, Opp Singleton Station.
Singleton to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Singleton Station.
The best way to get from Singleton to Parkes is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Singleton, NSW, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Singleton Station to Parkes Station via Strathfield Station in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Munro St, Opp Singleton Station to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Lucknow, and Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–250
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Singleton Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $30–45
- First Class
- $40–60
Train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
Train from Singleton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $30–45
- First Class
- $40–65
Train from Katoomba Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–60
- First Class
- $50–80
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Singleton Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Munro St, Opp Singleton Station to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine to Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- info@austwidecoaches.com.au
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Singleton to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D.
Singleton to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Singleton to Parkes is 396 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Singleton to Parkes.
There are 31+ hotels available in Parkes.







