There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane to Parkes Airport (PKE) by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Parkes
best- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Parkes (PKE)plane BNE - PKE
5h$258–924Train
cheapest- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
21h 33m$124–341Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane BNE - DBO
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus
8h 46m$418–803Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane City to Lightning Ridgebus
- Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus 516 / ...
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 792
22h$195–269Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain
12h 40m$147–470Bus, train
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
27h 16m$190–403Drive 959.4 km
- Drive from Brisbane to Parkes Airport (PKE)car 959.4 km
10h 46m$170–246
Brisbane to Parkes Airport (PKE) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Parkes Airport (PKE) is to train which costs $120 - $350 and takes 21h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Parkes Airport (PKE) is to fly which takes 5h and costs $250 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Parkes Airport (PKE). However, there are services departing from Brisbane City and arriving at Parkes Regional Airport Opp Muzyczuk Dr via Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 and Middleton Public School, Medlyn St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Parkes Airport (PKE) station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 33m.
The distance between Brisbane and Parkes Airport (PKE) is 805 km. The road distance is 959.4 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Parkes Airport (PKE) without a car is to train which takes 21h 33m and costs $120 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Brisbane to Parkes Airport (PKE), including transfers.
Brisbane to Parkes Airport (PKE) bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Brisbane City station.
Brisbane to Parkes Airport (PKE) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Parkes Airport (PKE) is to fly which takes 5h and costs $250 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $350 and takes 21h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $270 and takes 22h.
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Parkes Airport (PKE), Australia?
Virgin Australia, Regional Express, and two other airlines fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Parkes (PKE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Street Station to Parkes Airport (PKE) via Strathfield Station and Parkes Station in around 21h 33m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–750
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,000
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,100
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–430
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–360
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Parkes via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Parkes via Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Parkes via Sydney International Airport, Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,300
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Parkes via Dubbo City Regional Airport, Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,000
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
Train from Central Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
Train from Central Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- 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
Bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- 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
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Brisbane City to Lightning Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $150–210
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $150–210
- Advantage
- $180–270
- Flexible
- $230–330
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More Questions & Answers
Brisbane to Parkes Airport (PKE) bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Lightning Ridge station.
Brisbane to Parkes Airport (PKE) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Parkes Airport (PKE) is 959 km. It takes approximately 10h 46m to drive from Brisbane to Parkes Airport (PKE).
There are 35+ hotels available in Parkes Airport (PKE).











