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Melbourne to Parkes

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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:
$94.78–$391.77
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.78–$480.23

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.34–$404.41
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.51–$417.04

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.42–$404.41
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Orange
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.39–$695.07
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.51–$417.04
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Wagga
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.01–$442.32
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Albury
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.65–$429.68

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.78–$391.77
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Orange
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$227.48–$467.59
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.78–$480.23

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.48–$758.26
Plane from Avalon Airport to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$113.74–$505.51
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Wagga
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$126.38–$353.85

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Orange
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$227.48–$467.59

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–$17.69
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–$10.11
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$24.01
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
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.14–$9.48

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:
$42.97–$58.13

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04

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:
$29.07–$139.01
Train from Wagga Wagga Station to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.11–$101.10
Train from Albury Station to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.17–$113.74

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Parkes is to bus which costs $1 - $29.35 and takes 10h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Parkes is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $217.39 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Parkes?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Parkes?

The distance between Melbourne and Parkes is 718 km. The road distance is 696 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Parkes without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 41m and costs $25 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Melbourne to Parkes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Parkes bus from?

Melbourne to Parkes bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Bus or fly from Melbourne to Parkes?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Parkes is to bus which takes 10h 53m and costs $1 - $29.35 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $217.39 - $467.39 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Melbourne to Parkes bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Parkes?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Parkes is 696 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Melbourne 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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