There are 8 ways to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Parkes by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
10h 38m$47–89Bus
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Orangebus
- Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 571 / ...
12h 11m$78–119Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newcastle-NTL to Parkes472.8 km
5h 42mDrive 472.8 km
- Drive from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Parkescar 472.8 km
5h 42m$84–121Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Parkes
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane SYD - PKE
7h 18m$214–285Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Parkes
- Drive from Newcastle-Airport-NTL to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Parkes (PKE)plane OAG - PKE
6h 45m$241–381Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Orange Airport, train
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane SYD - OAG
- Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain
9h 44m$260–439Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane SYD - DBO
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus
9h 40m$258–468
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Parkes by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Parkes is to train which costs $45 - $90 and takes 10h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Parkes is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs $80 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C, Hornsby Station, Stand C, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd and Orange Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle Airport (NTL) station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
The distance between Newcastle Airport (NTL) and Parkes is 609 km. The road distance is 472.8 km.
The best way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Parkes without a car is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Parkes, including transfers.
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Parkes bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C station.
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Parkes train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Hamilton Station.
The best way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Parkes is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 12h 11m.
What companies run services between Newcastle Airport (NTL), Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Parkes Station via Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Hamilton Station, and Strathfield Station in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C, George St Opp Hornsby Station, Hornsby Station, Stand C, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, and Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 12h 11m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–240
Flights from Orange Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–280
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–240
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–380
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
Train from Orange Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $21–35
- First Class
- $29–45
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to George St Opp Hornsby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newcastle-NTL to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Parkes bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at George St Opp Hornsby Station.
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Parkes train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Parkes is 473 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Parkes.
There are 36+ hotels available in Parkes.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newcastle Airport (NTL) and Parkes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






