There are 6 ways to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Parkes by plane, train, car, bus, or rideshare
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Fly Canberra International Airport to Orange Airport, train
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane CBR - OAG
- Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain
6h 43m$584–839Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus 703
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 791
7h 27m$35–54Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Parkes
- Drive from Canberra-Airport-CBR to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Parkes (PKE)plane OAG - PKE
5h 3m$209–359Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Canberra-CBR to Parkes294.2 km
3h 37mDrive 294.2 km
- Drive from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Parkescar 294.2 km
3h 37m$53–76Fly Canberra International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane CBR - DBO
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus
6h 40m$551–800
Canberra Airport (CBR) to Parkes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Parkes is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Parkes is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Airport and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Parkes is 354 km. The road distance is 294.2 km.
The best way to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Parkes without a car is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Parkes, including transfers.
Canberra Airport (CBR) to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St station.
Canberra Airport (CBR) to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra Airport (CBR) to Parkes is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Parkes.
There are 36+ hotels available in Parkes.
What companies run services between Canberra Airport (CBR), Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Canberra Airport to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via City Interchange Plt 1, Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 in around 7h 27m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Orange Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Orange Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Orange Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–290
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Orange Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Orange Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $21–35
- First Class
- $29–45
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- 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 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Canberra-CBR to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Parkes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
