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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Townsville to Parkes

Composite routes from Townsville to Parkes

Cheapest
20 h 50 min
Car
1870 km.
from $102
Other
7 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
1547 km.
from $326.26
41 h 18 min
1548 km.
from $1610.35
43 h 35 min
1545 km.
from $432.28
10 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
1547 km.
from $263.76
2 d 1 h 38 min
Bus, Train
1547 km.
from $217.54

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Murrays Coaches
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
13h 54m
Twice daily
$10.87–$29.35
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
23h
Twice daily
$130.43–$326.09
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
23h 10m
Once daily
$97.83–$141.30
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Murrays Coaches
Website
8h
Once daily
$65.22–$97.83
(61) 13 22 51
(61) 13 22 51
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 5
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Regional Express
Website
Link Airways
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 40m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$86.96–$652.17
Qantas
Website
6h 30m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$152.17–$543.48
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 32m
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
$141.30–$597.83
Regional Express
Website
10h 20m
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
$173.91–$652.17
Link Airways
Website
5h 10m
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
$141.30–$510.87
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
19h 4m
4 times a week
$42.39–$3,055.14
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Parkes is to bus and train which costs $163.04 - $260.87 and takes 2 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Parkes is to fly and bus which takes 7h 52m and costs $163.04 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Parkes?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Brisbane City, St George, Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Parkes?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Parkes Station via Roma Street Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 18m.

Is there a direct flight between Townsville and Parkes?

There are no direct flights between Townsville and Parkes. The fastest has 2 changes and takes 15h 35m and costs $173.91 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Townsville to Parkes?

The distance between Townsville and Parkes is 1584 km. The road distance is 1896.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Parkes without a car is to train which takes 41h 18m and costs $59.78 - $3152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Townsville to Parkes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Parkes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Townsville to Parkes train from?

Townsville to Parkes train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.

Train, bus or fly from Townsville to Parkes?

The best way to get from Townsville to Parkes is to train which takes 41h 18m and costs $59.78 - $3152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $184.78 - $478.26 and takes 43h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $184.78 - $706.52 and takes 11h 7m.

Where does the Townsville to Parkes bus arrive?

Townsville to Parkes bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Townsville and Parkes?

Parkes is 1h ahead of Townsville. It is currently 18:42 in Townsville and 19:42 in Parkes.

Where does the Townsville to Parkes train arrive?

Townsville to Parkes train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Parkes?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Parkes is 1896 km. It takes approximately 21h 39m to drive from Townsville to Parkes.

Where can I stay near Parkes?

There are 29+ hotels available in Parkes. Prices start at $59.17 per night.
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