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

The cheapest way to get from Maitland to Parkes is to train via Katoomba which costs $50 - $95 and takes 11h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maitland to Parkes is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs $75 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Maitland and Parkes?

No, there is no direct bus from Maitland station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station, Station St 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 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Maitland and Parkes?

No, there is no direct train from Maitland station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Maitland to Parkes?

The distance between Maitland and Parkes is 613 km. The road distance is 435.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Maitland to Parkes without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs $55 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Maitland to Parkes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maitland to Parkes bus from?

Maitland to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.

Where do I catch the Maitland to Parkes train from?

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

Train or bus from Maitland to Parkes?

The best way to get from Maitland to Parkes is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs $55 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Maitland to Parkes bus arrive?

Maitland to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A.

Where does the Maitland to Parkes train arrive?

Maitland to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Maitland to Parkes?

Yes, the driving distance between Maitland to Parkes is 436 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Maitland to Parkes.

How do I get a train ticket from Maitland to Parkes?

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Where can I stay near Parkes?

There are 35+ hotels available in Parkes.

Maitland to Parkes - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
9h 37m
$55–215
Train via Katoomba
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
3. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
11h 11m
$53–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Lucknowbus
3. Take the bus from Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 571
10h 35m
$82–121
Drive 435.8 km
1. Drive from Maitland to Parkescar 435.8 km
5h 21m
$79–114
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Parkes
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane SYD - PKE
6h 9m
$222–423
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Orange Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane SYD - OAG
3. Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain
8h 35m
$268–567
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane SYD - DBO
3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus
8h 32m
$266–636
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Parkes
1. Drive from Maitland to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Parkes (PKE)plane OAG - PKE
6h 40m
$239–359

Maitland to Parkes by train

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9h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 612.7 km
Duration: 9h 37m

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 37m. 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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