There are 5 ways to get from Parkes to Goulburn by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
- Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Goulburn Stationtrain 624 / ...
6h 12m$37–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus 6202 / ...
7h 10m$35–50Train
- Take the train from Parkes Station to Central Stationtrain 446
- Take the train from Central Station to Goulburn Stationtrain 623 / ...
10h 18m$43–207Drive 289.6 km
- Drive from Parkes to Goulburncar 289.6 km
3h 39m$62–90Fly, train
- Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PKE - SYD
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Goulburn Stationtrain
6h 9m$214–450
Parkes to Goulburn by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Goulburn is to bus which costs $35 - $50 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Parkes to Goulburn is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Goulburn station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Goulburn Station, Coach Stop via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Parkes station to Goulburn station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Goulburn Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
The distance between Parkes and Goulburn is 402 km. The road distance is 289.6 km.
The best way to get from Parkes to Goulburn without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 12m and costs $35 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Parkes to Goulburn, including transfers.
Parkes to Goulburn bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station, Coach Stop.
Parkes to Goulburn train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station.
The best way to get from Parkes to Goulburn is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs $40 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Parkes, NSW, Australia and Goulburn, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Parkes Station to Goulburn Station via Central Station in around 10h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Goulburn Station, Coach Stop via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 7h 10m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Parkes to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–270
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Cootamundra Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–40
- First
- $45–55
- Sleeper
- $140–160
Train from Central Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $28–40
- First
- $45–55
- Sleeper
- $140–160
Train from Campbelltown Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $25–35
- First
- $40–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Cootamundra Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $19–28
- First Class
- $29–45
Train from Parkes Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–75
Train from Central Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $19–28
- First Class
- $30–45
Train from Campbelltown Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $16–25
- First Class
- $26–40
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- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Campbelltown Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Goulburn Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Parkes to Goulburn bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2.
Parkes to Goulburn train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Goulburn is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Parkes to Goulburn.
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