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Two ways to Travel from Canberra to Parkes
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Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Canberra Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.36–$13.99
Train from Central Station to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$7.63–$17.81
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.14–$9.54
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$10.18
Questions and Answers
What is the most economical method of traveling from Canberra to Parkes?
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Parkes is to bus which costs $0.28 - $20.43 and takes 6h 18m.
What is the most efficient route to travel from Canberra to Parkes by road?
The fastest route to travel from Canberra to Parkes is to drive, which takes 3 hours and 39 minutes and costs between $42.14 and $62.57.
Does the bus service go directly from Canberra to Parkes station?
There are services departing from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Does the train service between Canberra and Parkes travel directly?
No, there is no direct train service between Canberra station and Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11 hours and 39 minutes.
Canberra and Parkes are 371 kilometers apart.
The distance between Canberra and Parkes is 371 km. The road distance is 295.6 km.
How can I get from Canberra to Parkes without a car?
The best way to get from Canberra to Parkes without a car is to take a bus which takes 6 hours and 18 minutes and costs between $0.28 and $20.43.
How long does it take to get from Canberra to Parkes?
It takes approximately 6 hours and 18 minutes to get from Canberra to Parkes, including transfers.
Where can I catch the Canberra to Parkes bus from?
Canberra to Parkes bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St station.
Canberra to Parkes train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Canberra Station.
What is the station where the Canberra to Parkes train departs from?
What is the best way to travel from Canberra to Parkes by bus or train?
The best way to get from Canberra to Parkes is to bus which takes 6 hours and 18 minutes and costs $0.28 to $20.43. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14.05 to $31.92 and takes 11 hours and 39 minutes.
Where does the Canberra to Parkes bus stop?
Canberra to Parkes bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 5.
Where does the Canberra to Parkes train arrive?
Canberra to Parkes train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station.
Can you drive from Canberra to Parkes?
The driving distance between Canberra to Parkes is 296 km. It takes approximately 3 hours and 39 minutes to drive from Canberra to Parkes.
Where can I find accommodation near Parkes?
There are 29+ hotels available in Parkes. Prices start at $69.52 per night.
