There are 7 ways to get from Hurstville to Parkes by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Parkes
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane SYD - PKE
3h 41m$218–329Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
7h 59m$34–57Bus
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Lucknowbus
- Take the bus from Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 571
9h 13m$71–106Drive 354.4 km
- Drive from Hurstville to Parkescar 354.4 km
4h 46m$77–111Fly to Orange Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane SYD - OAG
- Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain
6h 7m$261–439Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane SYD - DBO
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus
6h 4m$262–482Train via Katoomba
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
8h 40m$37–57
Hurstville to Parkes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hurstville to Parkes is to train which costs $30 - $60 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Hurstville to Parkes is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $210 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Hurstville station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Hurstville Station, Stand B and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd and Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Hurstville station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Hurstville Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Hurstville and Parkes is 304 km. The road distance is 354.4 km.
The best way to get from Hurstville to Parkes without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Hurstville to Parkes, including transfers.
Hurstville to Parkes bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd.
Hurstville to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Hurstville to Parkes is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $210 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 7h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between Hurstville, NSW, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?
Regional Express flies from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE) twice daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Parkes Station twice a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 6h 31m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–280
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–410
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–460
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–75
Train from Orange Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $14–21
- First Class
- $22–35
Train from Katoomba Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $26–40
- First Class
- $40–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine to Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Hurstville to Parkes bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Lucknow station.
Hurstville to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Parkes Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hurstville to Parkes is 354 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Hurstville to Parkes.
There are 33+ hotels available in Parkes.