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How to get fromMaitland to Parkesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Maitland to Parkes by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 36 / ...
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    9h 45m
    $48–200

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus
    2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Lucknowbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 571
    10h 35m
    $82–121

  3. Drive  435.8 km

    1. Drive from Maitland to Parkescar car 435.8 km
    5h 22m
    $80–116

  4. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Parkes

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane SYD - PKE
    6h 10m
    $222–418

  5. Train via Katoomba

    1. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train Ccn
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    3. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    11h 19m
    $48–71

  6. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Orange Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane SYD - OAG
    3. Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain train
    8h 36m
    $265–538

  7. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane SYD - DBO
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    8h 33m
    $276–581

  8. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Parkes

    1. Drive from Maitland to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane OAG - PKE
    6h 40m
    $250–400

Maitland to Parkes by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

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

You can take a train from Maitland Station to Parkes Station via Strathfield Station in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Lucknow, and Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine in around 10h 35m.

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