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How to get fromMelbourne to Parkesby plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Parkes by plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly, line 3 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MEL - CBR
    2. Take the bus from 8 Brindabella Cct to Anzac Park East Constitution Avbus bus
    3h 8m
    $170–424

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Albury Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus bus
    8h 13m
    $41–290

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centrebus bus Au100-4 / ...
    7h 51m
    $95–150

  4. Drive  648.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Parkescar car 648.1 km
    6h 59m
    $118–170

  5. Bus via National Library King Edward Tce (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus bus Sydney
    8h 11m
    $106–230

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) flights

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Parkes, ACT, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Melbourne to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre 4 times a day. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 7h 51m.

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