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How to get fromParkes to Birdsvilleby car, train, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Parkes to Birdsville by car, train, or plane

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  1. Drive 1,467.2 km

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    1. Drive from Parkes to Birdsvillecar car 1,467.2 km
    22h 18m
    $264–381

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Boulia Airport (BQL)plane plane SYD - BQL
    3. Drive from Boulia Airport (BQL) to Birdsvillecar car
    36h 10m
    $320–893

  3. Train, train to Newcastle Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Boulia Airport (BQL)plane plane NTL - BQL
    4. Drive from Boulia Airport (BQL) to Birdsvillecar car
    39h 30m
    $603–1,889

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Boulia Airport (BQL) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration23h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,467.2 km
  • Duration: 22h 18m

What companies run services between Parkes, NSW, Australia and Birdsville, QLD, Australia?

You can drive from Parkes to Birdsville in around 22h 18m.

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