There are 4 ways to get from Muswellbrook Shire to Parkes by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 351
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus 362
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 792
10h 31m$55–80Train via Newcastle
cheapest- Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Hun
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
12h 28m$51–74Train
- Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
11h 4m$53–83Drive 358.4 km
- Drive from Muswellbrook Shire to Parkescar 358.4 km
4h 19m$66–95
Muswellbrook Shire to Parkes by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Muswellbrook Shire to Parkes is to train via Newcastle which costs $50 - $75 and takes 12h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Muswellbrook Shire to Parkes is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Muswellbrook Shire station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Muswellbrook Shire station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Muswellbrook Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Muswellbrook Shire and Parkes is 629 km. The road distance is 358.4 km.
The best way to get from Muswellbrook Shire to Parkes without a car is to bus which takes 10h 31m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Muswellbrook Shire to Parkes, including transfers.
Muswellbrook Shire to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C.
Muswellbrook Shire to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Muswellbrook Station.
The best way to get from Muswellbrook Shire to Parkes is to bus which takes 10h 31m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 11h 4m.
What companies run services between Muswellbrook Shire, NSW, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Muswellbrook Shire to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Muswellbrook Station, Stand C, Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 10h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Muswellbrook Shire to Parkes Station via Muswellbrook Station and Strathfield Station in around 11h 4m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Muswellbrook Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $23–35
- First Class
- $35–55
Train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
Train from Katoomba Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $26–40
- First Class
- $40–60
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- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Muswellbrook Shire to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.
Muswellbrook Shire to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Muswellbrook Shire to Parkes is 358 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Muswellbrook Shire to Parkes.
There are 17+ hotels available in Parkes.