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How to get fromCoffs Harbour to Parkesby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Parkes by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Parkes

    best
    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane CFS - PKE
    4h 57m
    $428–1,034

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    15h 33m
    $72–248

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Tamworth Stationbus bus Dt9
    2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus bus 362
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 792
    12h 35m
    $161–213

  4. Drive  712 km

    1. Drive from Coffs Harbour to Parkescar car 712 km
    8h 41m
    $131–189

  5. Fly to Orange Airport, train

    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane CFS - OAG
    2. Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain train
    7h 23m
    $478–1,362

  6. Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane CFS - DBO
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    7h 5m
    $507–805

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    16h 21m
    $112–245

Coffs Harbour to Parkes by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 566.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?

Regional Express and Qantas fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Parkes (PKE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 12h 35m.

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