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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Parkes to Ballarat

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$10.10
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Gundagai
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$4.55
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Southern
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$24.00

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Gundagai to Southern
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.95–$58.10

Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus

Phone:
03 5333 4181
Website:
airportshuttlebus.com.au/
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$35.48

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Orange Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$113.68–$530.50

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Orange Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.25–$694.70
Plane from Orange Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.68–$530.50

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Orange Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$214.73–$442.08

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Cootamundra Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
5h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.05–$138.94

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.31–$7.58
Train from Footscray to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.31–$6.95

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Ballarat is to bus and train which costs $29.35 - $141.30 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Parkes to Ballarat is to drive and fly and bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $217.39 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Parkes and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Ballarat via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1, Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.

How far is it from Parkes to Ballarat?

The distance between Parkes and Ballarat is 843 km. The road distance is 798.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Parkes to Ballarat without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 15m and costs $29.35 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Parkes to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parkes to Ballarat bus from?

Parkes to Ballarat bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Parkes Station, Coach Stop.

Where does the Parkes to Ballarat bus arrive?

Parkes to Ballarat bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2.

What is the time difference between Parkes and Ballarat?

It is currently 08:59 at both, Parkes and Ballarat.

Can I drive from Parkes to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Ballarat is 799 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Parkes to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 160+ hotels available in Ballarat. Prices start at $59.71 per night.
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