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Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Broken Hill Station to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$9.48–$24.01
Train from Central Station to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$6.95–$16.43
Train from Orange Station to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.30–$7.58
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$6.95
Bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$21.48
Bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$30.33
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.14–$8.85
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$9.48
Bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$10.74

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Darwin to Alice
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.02–$341.22
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.02–$353.86

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury
Ave. Duration:
14h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.85–$45.50

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$176.93–$758.27
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.12–$821.46

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$429.69–$1,263.79
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.93–$758.27
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$366.50–$1,137.41
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Orange
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$518.15–$821.46

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$265.40–$884.65
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.12–$821.46
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$290.67–$884.65
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Orange
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$315.95–$1,074.22

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
11h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$227.48–$1,137.41

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$265.40–$884.65
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Orange
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Tuesday
Estimated price:
$315.95–$1,011.03

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.80–$139.02

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:
1800 703 357
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,011.03–$4,170.50

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$69.51–$214.84

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Darwin to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$646.97–$1,266.53

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Parkes is to fly and train which costs $163.04 - $402.17 and takes 15h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Parkes is to fly and bus which takes 11h 47m and costs $239.13 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Darwin and Parkes?

No, there is no direct bus from Darwin to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Alice Springs, Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St, Blende St After Bromide St and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

How far is it from Darwin to Parkes?

The distance between Darwin and Parkes is 2994 km. The road distance is 3647.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Darwin to Parkes without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $239.13 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 47m to get from Darwin to Parkes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darwin to Parkes bus from?

Darwin to Parkes bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.

Train, bus or fly from Darwin to Parkes?

The best way to get from Darwin to Parkes is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $239.13 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $195.65 - $706.52 and takes 14h 6m, you could also train, which costs $1413.04 - $4782.61 and takes 3 days 15h.

Where does the Darwin to Parkes bus arrive?

Darwin to Parkes bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Parkes?

Parkes is 1h 30m ahead of Darwin. It is currently 19:34 in Darwin and 21:04 in Parkes.

Can I drive from Darwin to Parkes?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Parkes is 3647 km. It takes approximately 36h 48m to drive from Darwin to Parkes.

Where can I stay near Parkes?

There are 29+ hotels available in Parkes. Prices start at $56.79 per night.
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