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

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There are 6 ways to get from Mount Gambier to Parkes by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane MGB - PKE
    7h 42m
    $322–949

  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

    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

  4. 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

  5. Drive  1,010.4 km

    1. Drive from Mount Gambier to Parkescar car 1,010.4 km
    11h 48m
    $183–264

  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

Mount Gambier to Parkes by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration16h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 868 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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) twice 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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