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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne Airport to Parkes

Composite routes from Melbourne Airport to Parkes

Cheapest
7 h 37 min
Car
689 km.
from $37
Other
9 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
586 km.
from $106.36
12 h 26 min
586 km.
from $14.26
10 h 35 min
Train, Bus
586 km.
from $87.52
7 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
586 km.
from $224.02
8 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
586 km.
from $132.28
8 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
586 km.
from $155.49
8 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
586 km.
from $172.83
12 h 49 min
586 km.
from $67.20

Transport providers

Airlines

Qatar Airways

Website:
qatarairways.com/en-au/homepage.html
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.73–$391.56
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.73–$479.98

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.31–$404.19
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.47–$416.82

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$404.19
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Orange
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.25–$694.70
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.47–$416.82
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Wagga
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$138.94–$442.08
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Albury
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$429.45

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.73–$391.56
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Orange
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$227.36–$467.35
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.73–$479.98

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.36–$757.86
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Wagga
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$126.31–$353.67

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Orange
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$227.36–$467.35

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$7.58–$17.68
Train from Orange Station to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.55–$7.58
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$10.10
Bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$22.74
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.14–$9.47
Bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$4.55

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagai
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.95–$58.10

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
5h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.79–$138.94
Train from Wagga Wagga Station to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.10–$101.05
Train from Albury Station to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.16–$113.68

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes is to bus which costs $1 - $28.26 and takes 12h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $206.52 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Parkes?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

How far is it from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes?

The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Parkes is 1158 km. The road distance is 689 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 35m and costs $25 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes?

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes bus from?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres.

Bus or fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes is to bus which takes 12h 26m and costs $1 - $28.26 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $206.52 - $445.65 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes bus arrive?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1.

Can I drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes is 689 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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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