There are 5 ways to get from Parkes Airport (PKE) to Sydney by plane, car, train, or bus
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Fly from Parkes
best- Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PKE - SYD
1h 15m$198–263Train
cheapest- Take the train from Parkes Station to Central Stationtrain 446
6h 51m$55–94Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Parkes-Airport-PKE to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OAG - SYD
2h 25m$207–360Bus
- Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Orange Station, Coach Bay 1bus 572 / ...
- Take the bus from Orange to Central Stationbus
7h 41m$91–128Drive 350.2 km
- Drive from Parkes Airport (PKE) to Sydneycar 350.2 km
4h 36m$63–90
Parkes (PKE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parkes Airport (PKE) to Sydney is to train which costs $55 - $95 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Parkes Airport (PKE) to Sydney is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $190 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Parkes Airport (PKE) station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Central Station via Orange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Parkes Airport (PKE) station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Parkes Airport (PKE) and Sydney is 294 km. The road distance is 350.2 km.
The best way to get from Parkes Airport (PKE) to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Parkes Airport (PKE) to Sydney, including transfers.
Parkes Airport (PKE) to Sydney bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station, Coach Stop.
Parkes Airport (PKE) to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station.
The best way to get from Parkes Airport (PKE) to Sydney is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $190 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 6h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $130 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Parkes Airport (PKE), Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Regional Express flies from Parkes (PKE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) once daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Parkes Station to Central Station twice a week. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Parkes to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–240
Flights from Orange Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–240
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–380
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Parkes Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Orange Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Orange to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Parkes Airport (PKE) to Sydney bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Orange Station, Coach Bay 1.
Parkes Airport (PKE) to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parkes Airport (PKE) to Sydney is 350 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Parkes Airport (PKE) to Sydney.
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