There are 7 ways to get from Blacktown to Parkes by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
6h 53m$33–53Bus
- Take the bus from Blacktown Station, Stand D to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus 2703
- Take the bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 571
7h$36–51Drive 320.1 km
- Drive from Blacktown to Parkescar 320.1 km
4h 18m$59–85Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Parkes
- Take the train from Blacktown Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane SYD - PKE
4h 20m$209–305Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Parkes
- Drive from Blacktown to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Parkes (PKE)plane OAG - PKE
4h 47m$213–390Fly Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane SYD - OAG
- Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain
6h 47m$262–395Fly Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane SYD - DBO
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus
6h 43m$263–438
Blacktown to Parkes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blacktown to Parkes is to train which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Blacktown to Parkes is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Blacktown station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Blacktown Station, Stand D and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Bathurst Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Blacktown station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Blacktown Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Penrith Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Blacktown and Parkes is 410 km. The road distance is 320.1 km.
The best way to get from Blacktown to Parkes without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Blacktown to Parkes, including transfers.
Blacktown to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Blacktown Station, Stand D.
Blacktown to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Penrith Station.
The best way to get from Blacktown to Parkes is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Blacktown, NSW, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Penrith Station to Parkes Station twice a week. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blacktown Station, Stand D to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Bathurst Station, Coach Stop in around 7h.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–270
Flights from Orange Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–330
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–230
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–380
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Penrith Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $40–65
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 Blacktown Station, Stand D to Bathurst Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Blacktown to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Bathurst Station, Coach Stop.
Blacktown to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Parkes Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blacktown to Parkes is 320 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Blacktown to Parkes.
There are 33+ hotels available in Parkes.