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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkesby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Orange Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane MEL - OAG
    2. Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain train
    5h 33m
    $362–676

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 791
    10h 7m
    $63–222

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 6402 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 791
    12h 22m
    $80–114

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Parkesrideshare rideshare 682.2 km
    7h 38m

  5. Drive 682.2 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkescar car 682.2 km
    7h 38m
    $121–175

  6. Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane MEL - DBO
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    5h 25m
    $401–715

  7. Fly to Parkes

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane MEL - PKE
    4h 42m
    $669–1,164

  8. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain train
    9h 19m
    $140–353

  9. Bus via Gundagai

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 730 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 791
    12h 55m
    $148–166

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 754.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St, and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 in around 12h 22m. Alternatively, Jetstar, Regional Express, and three other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes (PKE) twice daily.

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