There are 3 ways to get from Balranald to Parkes by bus, car, 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
10h 45m$58–86Drive 524.7 km
- Drive from Balranald to Parkescar 524.7 km
5h 43m$95–137Bus, 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 11m$63–104
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balranald to Parkes is to bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Balranald to Parkes is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs $90 - $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 10h 45m.
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 10h 45m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 10h 45m 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 34+ 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 10h 45m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Griffith Station to Cootamundra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $30–45
- First Class
- $40–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy to Griffith Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy to Griffith Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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