There are 3 ways to get from Echuca to Parkes by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Wangaratta
best- Take the bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Wangaratta Station/Norton Stbus
- Take the train from Wangaratta Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 791
9h 49m$45–206Drive 542 km
- Drive from Echuca to Parkescar 542 km
6h 6m$98–141Bus, train
- Take the bus from Echuca Coach Terminal, Heygarth St to Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1bus 734
- Take the train from Wagga Wagga Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 791
10h 23m$59–206
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Echuca to Parkes is to bus and train via Wangaratta which costs $45 - $210 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Echuca to Parkes is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs $95 - $150.
The distance between Echuca and Parkes is 656 km. The road distance is 542 km.
The best way to get from Echuca to Parkes without a car is to bus and train via Wangaratta which takes 9h 49m and costs $45 - $210.
It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Echuca to Parkes, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Echuca to Parkes is 542 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Echuca to Parkes.
There are 34+ hotels available in Parkes.
What companies run services between Echuca, VIC, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Echuca to Parkes. However, you can take the bus to Wangaratta Station/Norton St, walk to Wangaratta Station, take the train to Cootamundra Station, walk to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2, then take the bus to Parkes Station, Coach Stop. Alternatively, you can drive from Echuca to Parkes in around 6h 6m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wangaratta Station to Cootamundra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–160
Train from Wagga Wagga Station to Cootamundra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $20–26
- First
- $29–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Wangaratta Station/Norton St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Echuca Coach Terminal, Heygarth St to Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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