There are 5 ways to get from Balranald to Parkes by bus, car, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy to Griffith Station, Coach Stopbus 732
- Take the bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3bus 726
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 791
11h 1m$58–86Drive 524.7 km
- Drive from Balranald to Parkescar 524.7 km
5h 43m$96–138Bus to Griffith, fly to Parkes
- Take the bus from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy to Griffith Station, Coach Stopbus
- Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Parkes (PKE)plane GFF - PKE
9h 51m$512–1,356Bus, train
- Take the bus from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy to Griffith Station, Coach Stopbus 732
- Take the train from Griffith Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain 644
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 791
11h 27m$60–89Drive to Mildura Airport, fly to Orange Airport, train
- Drive from Balranald to Mildura-Airport-MQLcar
- Fly from Mildura Airport (MQL) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane MQL - OAG
- Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain
10h 43m$497–1,617
Balranald to Parkes by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balranald to Parkes is to bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Balranald to Parkes is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Balranald to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Griffith Station, Coach Stop and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
The distance between Balranald and Parkes is 689 km. The road distance is 524.7 km.
The best way to get from Balranald to Parkes without a car is to bus which takes 11h 1m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Balranald to Parkes, including transfers.
Balranald to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy station.
Balranald to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Griffith Station, Coach Stop.
Yes, the driving distance between Balranald to Parkes is 525 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Balranald to Parkes.
There are 33+ hotels available in Parkes.
What companies run services between Balranald, NSW, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Griffith Station, Coach Stop and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 in around 11h 1m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Griffith to Parkes via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,500
Flights from Griffith to Parkes via Narrandera, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,300
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mildura Airport to Orange Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,500
Flights from Mildura Airport to Orange Airport via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,600
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Mildura Airport to Orange Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Griffith Station to Cootamundra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $20–30
- First Class
- $30–50
Train from Orange Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $14–21
- First Class
- $22–35
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy to Griffith Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy to Griffith Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy to Griffith Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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