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How to get fromGold Coast Airport (OOL) to Parkesby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Parkes by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Orange Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane OOL - OAG
    2. Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain train
    7h 18m
    $366–1,098

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    24h 35m
    $102–322

  3. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane BNE - DBO
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    9h 17m
    $418–806

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Bus Shelter Cudgery Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cudgery St Dorrigo to Tamworth Stationbus bus Dt9
    4. Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus bus 362
    5. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 792
    18h 50m
    $294–394

  5. Bus, train via Casino

    1. Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus bus 162 / ...
    2. Take the train from Casino Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    23h 14m
    $106–322

  6. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane OOL - DBO
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    7h 20m
    $375–797

  7. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain train
    9h 19m
    $114–369

  8. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane OOL - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    9h 20m
    $160–450

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilinga to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    23h
    $151–258

  10. Drive 932.3 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Parkescar car 932.3 km
    11h 12m
    $166–239

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Parkes by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration18h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 855.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Gold Coast Airport (OOL), Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Gold Coast Airport to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange, Bus Interchange – Tamar Street, Cudgery St Dorrigo, Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 18h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gold Coast Airport to Parkes Station via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 24h 35m.

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