There are 6 ways to get from Cabramatta to Parkes by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly to Parkes
best- Take the train from Cabramatta Station to Glenfield Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane SYD - PKE
4h 6m$219–315Train
cheapest- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
7h 22m$34–51Bus
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Lucknowbus
- Take the bus from Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 571
8h 59m$72–106Drive 337.1 km
- Drive from Cabramatta to Parkescar 337.1 km
4h 32m$73–105Fly 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 32m$262–425Fly 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 29m$263–468
Cabramatta to Parkes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cabramatta to Parkes is to train which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Cabramatta to Parkes is to train and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $210 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Cabramatta station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Cabramatta Station, Railway Pde, Stand B and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd and Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Cabramatta station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Cabramatta Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Parramatta Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Cabramatta and Parkes is 332 km. The road distance is 337.1 km.
The best way to get from Cabramatta to Parkes without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Cabramatta to Parkes, including transfers.
Cabramatta to Parkes bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd.
Cabramatta to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parramatta Station.
The best way to get from Cabramatta to Parkes is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Cabramatta, NSW, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Parramatta Station to Parkes Station twice a week. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cabramatta Station, Railway Pde, Stand B to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand G, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Lucknow, and Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine in around 8h 59m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–280
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–410
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–460
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Cabramatta Station to Glenfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $3–6
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Parramatta Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–45
- First Class
- $45–70
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
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine to Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- 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
Cabramatta to Parkes bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Lucknow station.
Cabramatta to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Parkes Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cabramatta to Parkes is 337 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Cabramatta to Parkes.
There are 33+ hotels available in Parkes.