What is the cheapest way to get from Parkes to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Gold Coast is to train which costs $110 - $300 and takes 23h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Parkes to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Parkes to Gold Coast is to drive and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $360 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Parkes and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Orange and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Parkes and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Parkes station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Strathfield Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 28m.

How far is it from Parkes to Gold Coast?

The distance between Parkes and Gold Coast is 849 km. The road distance is 954.1 km.

How do I travel from Parkes to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Parkes to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 20h 35m and costs $190 - $400.

How long does it take to get from Parkes to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Parkes to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parkes to Gold Coast bus from?

Parkes to Gold Coast bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Parkes to Gold Coast train from?

Parkes to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station.

Train or bus from Parkes to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Parkes to Gold Coast is to bus which takes 20h 35m and costs $190 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $300 and takes 23h 28m.

Where does the Parkes to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Parkes to Gold Coast bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Orange Station, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the Parkes to Gold Coast train arrive?

Parkes to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Parkes to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Gold Coast is 954 km. It takes approximately 11h 35m to drive from Parkes to Gold Coast.

How do I get a bus ticket from Parkes to Gold Coast?

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Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

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Parkes to Gold Coast - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Parkes to Gold Coast by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus

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Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane OAG - OOL
5h 34m
$362–731
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 446
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
23h 28m
$114–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Orange Station, Coach Bay 1bus 572 / ...
2. Take the bus from Orange to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus
20h 35m
$192–393
Drive 954.1 km
1. Drive from Parkes to Gold Coastcar 954.1 km
11h 35m
$174–251
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane OAG - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 54m
$351–758
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane DBO - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
7h 55m
$429–855
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Katoomba Stationtrain 446
2. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus
24h 49m
$165–229

Parkes to Gold Coast by bus

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20h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 849.3 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Surfers Paradise via Orange and Central Station in around 20h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Parkes Station to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 23h 28m.

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