There are 6 ways to get from North Sydney to Parkes by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Parkes
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane SYD - PKE
3h 44m$217–302Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
7h 39m$33–55Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Orangebus
- Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 571 / ...
8h 58m$74–104Drive 351.7 km
- Drive from North Sydney to Parkescar 351.7 km
4h 39m$75–109Fly to Orange Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane SYD - OAG
- Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain
6h 11m$260–462Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus
- 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
6h 7m$261–485
North Sydney to Parkes by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Sydney to Parkes is to train which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from North Sydney to Parkes is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $210 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from North Sydney station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Orange Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from North Sydney station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Cross Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between North Sydney and Parkes is 309 km. The road distance is 351.7 km.
The best way to get from North Sydney to Parkes without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from North Sydney to Parkes, including transfers.
North Sydney to Parkes bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Central Station.
North Sydney to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from North Sydney to Parkes is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $210 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between North Sydney, NSW, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?
Regional Express flies from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE) twice daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Parkes Station twice a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 6h 31m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–270
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–410
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–75
Train from Orange Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $14–21
- First Class
- $22–35
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
North Sydney to Parkes bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Orange station.
North Sydney to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Parkes Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Sydney to Parkes is 352 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from North Sydney to Parkes.
There are 34+ hotels available in Parkes.