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How to get fromCentral Coast to Parkesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Central Coast to Parkes by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train Ccn
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    9h 25m
    $41–65

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Orangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 571 / ...
    12h 7m
    $84–118

  3. Drive  391.3 km

    1. Drive from Central Coast to Parkescar car 391.3 km
    5h 12m
    $72–104

  4. Bus, train, fly to Parkes

    1. Take the bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Gosford Station, Stand Nbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane SYD - PKE
    6h 2m
    $225–312

  5. Train, fly to Orange Airport

    1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane SYD - OAG
    3. Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain train
    8h 28m
    $268–412

  6. Train, fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane SYD - DBO
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    8h 25m
    $269–475

Central Coast to Parkes by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 528.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Central Coast, NSW, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Parkes Station via Gosford Station, Stand N, Gosford Station, and Strathfield Station in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Gosford Station, Stand N, Gosford Station, Stand G, Central Station, and Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 12h 7m.

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