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

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There are 7 ways to get from Nelson Bay to Parkes by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    11h 36m
    $43–67

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Orangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 571 / ...
    14h 18m
    $108–169

  3. Drive  504.1 km

    1. Drive from Nelson Bay to Parkescar car 504.1 km
    6h 8m
    $92–133

  4. Bus, train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Parkes

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane SYD - PKE
    8h 15m
    $217–315

  5. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Parkes

    1. Drive from Nelson Bay to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane OAG - PKE
    7h 8m
    $249–442

  6. Bus, train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Orange Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane SYD - OAG
    4. Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain train
    10h 41m
    $270–405

  7. Bus, train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane SYD - DBO
    4. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    10h 38m
    $271–448

Nelson Bay to Parkes by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 36m

What companies run services between Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Newcastle, Central Station, and Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 14h 18m.

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