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How to get fromArmidale to Parkes Observatoryby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Armidale to Parkes Observatory by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Tamworth Stationbus bus Dt9
    2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus bus 362
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Goobang St Opp Alectown Soldiers Memorial Hallbus bus 792
    9h 22m
    $119–161

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Armidale Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train 224
    2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus bus 362
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Goobang St Opp Alectown Soldiers Memorial Hallbus bus 792
    10h 54m
    $89–136

  3. Drive 521.9 km

    1. Drive from Armidale to Parkes Observatorycar car 521.9 km
    6h 4m
    $94–136

  4. Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane ARM - DBO
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Goobang St Opp Alectown Soldiers Memorial Hallbus bus
    7h 58m
    $649–968

  5. Fly to Parkes

    1. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane ARM - PKE
    5h 8m
    $458–1,574

  6. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ARM - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain train
    10h 42m
    $274–547

Armidale (ARM) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$639Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 564.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Armidale, NSW, Australia and Parkes Observatory, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Parkes Observatory via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, and Goobang St Opp Alectown Soldiers Memorial Hall in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, Qantas and Regional Express fly from Armidale (ARM) to Parkes (PKE) twice daily.

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