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

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

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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
    9h 16m
    $318–1,174

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale 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 23m
    $112–302

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    23h 51m
    $160–229

  4. Drive  954.1 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Parkescar car 954.1 km
    11h 36m
    $174–251

  5. 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
    9h 18m
    $488–928

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

    1. Take the train from Helensvale 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 5m
    $428–854

  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
    11h 22m
    $112–414

  8. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Parkes

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane OOL - PKE
    16h 20m
    $144–704

  9. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Parkes

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane BNE - PKE
    8h 22m
    $244–832

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus 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 / ...
    25h 30m
    $212–420

Gold Coast to Parkes by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration23h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 877.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 16m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Parkes Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 24h 23m. Alternatively, Jetstar, Regional Express, and FlyPelican fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Parkes (PKE) twice daily.

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