There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Parkes Observatory by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Parkes
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)SYD - PKE
2h 50m$233–337Drive 364.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Sydney to Parkes Observatory364.1 km
4h 45m$72–104Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Station445
6h 53m$92–140Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Orange
- Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stop571 / ...
8h 12m$126–169Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)SYD - DBO
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Goobang St Opp Alectown Soldiers Memorial Hall
4h 46m$259–493
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Parkes Observatory is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Parkes Observatory is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $230 - $340.
The distance between Sydney and Parkes Observatory is 320 km. The road distance is 364.1 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Parkes Observatory without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Sydney to Parkes Observatory, including transfers.
The best way to get from Sydney to Parkes Observatory is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $230 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 6h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $170 and takes 8h 12m.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Parkes Observatory is 364 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Sydney to Parkes Observatory.
There are 29+ hotels available in Parkes Observatory.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Parkes Observatory, NSW, Australia?
Regional Express flies from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE) once daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Parkes Station twice a week. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 6h 31m.
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- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,000
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- info@austwidecoaches.com.au
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Goobang St Opp Alectown Soldiers Memorial Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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