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How to get fromParkes to Central Coastby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Parkes to Central Coast by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 446
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Gosford Stationtrain train Ccn
    9h 15m
    $42–61

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Orange Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 572 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orange to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Gosford Station, Stand Gbus bus
    11h 34m
    $84–122

  3. Drive  390.9 km

    1. Drive from Parkes to Central Coastcar car 390.9 km
    5h 11m
    $72–103

  4. Drive to Orange Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OAG - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    5h 35m
    $211–348

  5. Fly from Parkes, train

    1. Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PKE - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    5h 38m
    $203–290

  6. Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DBO - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    8h 7m
    $249–454

Parkes to Central Coast by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Parkes, NSW, Australia and Central Coast, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Parkes Station to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Strathfield Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Orange, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 11h 34m.

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