What is the cheapest way to get from Gunnedah to Parkes?

The cheapest way to get from Gunnedah to Parkes is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gunnedah to Parkes?

The fastest way to get from Gunnedah to Parkes is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Gunnedah and Parkes?

No, there is no direct bus from Gunnedah station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Gunnedah and Parkes?

No, there is no direct train from Gunnedah station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Werris Creek Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.

How far is it from Gunnedah to Parkes?

The distance between Gunnedah and Parkes is 386 km. The road distance is 368.1 km.

How do I travel from Gunnedah to Parkes without a car?

The best way to get from Gunnedah to Parkes without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $30 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Gunnedah to Parkes?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Gunnedah to Parkes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gunnedah to Parkes bus from?

Gunnedah to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Gunnedah to Parkes train from?

Gunnedah to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station.

Train or bus from Gunnedah to Parkes?

The best way to get from Gunnedah to Parkes is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 14h 9m.

Where does the Gunnedah to Parkes bus arrive?

Gunnedah to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4.

Where does the Gunnedah to Parkes train arrive?

Gunnedah to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Werris Creek Station.

Can I drive from Gunnedah to Parkes?

Yes, the driving distance between Gunnedah to Parkes is 368 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Gunnedah to Parkes.

Where can I stay near Parkes?

There are 34+ hotels available in Parkes.

Gunnedah to Parkes - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gunnedah to Parkes by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus 362
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 792
5h 41m
$34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 244
2. Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 224
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
14h 9m
$79–158
Drive 368.1 km
1. Drive from Gunnedah to Parkescar 368.1 km
4h 12m
$67–96

Gunnedah to Parkes by train

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14h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 385.5 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Gunnedah, NSW, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gunnedah Station to Parkes Station via Werris Creek Station and Strathfield Station in around 14h 9m.

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