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How to get fromMount Gambier to Parkesby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Mount Gambier to Parkes by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Cootamundra Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 791
    16h 20m
    $77–251

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 791
    18h 33m
    $57–131

  3. Bus, train via Gundagai

    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagaibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 730 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 791
    18h 25m
    $98–140

  4. Drive  1,010.4 km

    1. Drive from Mount Gambier to Parkescar car 1,010.4 km
    11h 48m
    $185–267

  5. Fly to Parkes

    1. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane MGB - PKE
    17h 57m
    $302–949

  6. Bus, train via Warrnambool

    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Cootamundra Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 791
    17h 30m
    $76–245

  7. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MGB - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain train
    11h 29m
    $720–1,049

  8. Fly to Wagga Wagga, train, bus

    1. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Wagga Wagga (WGA)plane plane MGB - WGA
    2. Take the train from Wagga Wagga Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    10h 34m
    $528–868

  9. Fly to Orange Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane MGB - OAG
    2. Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain train
    8h 54m
    $305–1,019

  10. Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane MGB - DBO
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    8h 35m
    $356–1,072

  11. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MGB - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    10h 51m
    $223–801

Mount Gambier to Parkes by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration16h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,142.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 20m

What companies run services between Mount Gambier, SA, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?

Regional Express, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Parkes (PKE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St, and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 in around 18h 33m.

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