Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Parkes

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Newcastle to Parkes by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Strathfield Stationtrain train Ccn
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    9h 57m
    $45–82

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Orangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 571 / ...
    11h 30m
    $67–157

  3. Drive 466.9 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Parkescar car 466.9 km
    5h 38m
    $83–120

  4. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Parkes

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane SYD - PKE
    6h 30m
    $211–279

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus bus 15Cn
    2. Take the train from Parramatta Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    10h 13m
    $48–89

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

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane SYD - OAG
    3. Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain train
    8h 56m
    $257–433

  7. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane SYD - DBO
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    8h 53m
    $255–462

  8. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Parkes

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane OAG - PKE
    6h 42m
    $227–386

Newcastle to Parkes by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newcastle to Parkes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 585.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Newcastle Interchange to Parkes Station via Strathfield Station in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Central Station and Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 11h 30m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers