There are 5 ways to get from Parkes to Central Coast by train, car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 446
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
9h 14m$43–62Drive 390.9 km
- Drive from Parkes to Central Coastcar 390.9 km
5h 11m$83–119Fly from Parkes, train
- Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PKE - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain
5h 42m$194–291Drive to Orange Airport, fly, train
- Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OAG - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain
5h 44m$216–373Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus
- Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane DBO - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain
8h 6m$250–455
Parkes to Central Coast by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Central Coast is to train which costs $40 - $65 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Parkes to Central Coast is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct train from Parkes station to Central Coast station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Gosford Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Parkes and Central Coast is 524 km. The road distance is 390.9 km.
The best way to get from Parkes to Central Coast without a car is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Parkes to Central Coast, including transfers.
Parkes to Central Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station.
Parkes to Central Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Central Coast is 391 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Parkes to Central Coast.
There are 1332+ hotels available in Central Coast.
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 14m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–450
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–500
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Parkes to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–270
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–410
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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