There are 4 ways to get from Parkes to Gunnedah by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 791
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus 361
5h 36m$35–53Train
- Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 446
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 223
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Gunnedah Stationtrain 243
14h 19m$79–158Drive 368.2 km
- Drive from Parkes to Gunnedahcar 368.2 km
4h 12m$67–96Drive, fly, bus
- Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Tamworth (TMW)plane OAG - TMW
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus
7h 5m$609–1,288
Parkes to Gunnedah by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Gunnedah is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Parkes to Gunnedah is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Gunnedah station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Parkes station to Gunnedah station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Gunnedah Station via Strathfield Station and Werris Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
The distance between Parkes and Gunnedah is 385 km. The road distance is 368.2 km.
The best way to get from Parkes to Gunnedah without a car is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Parkes to Gunnedah, including transfers.
Parkes to Gunnedah bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station, Coach Stop.
Parkes to Gunnedah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station.
The best way to get from Parkes to Gunnedah is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 14h 19m.
What companies run services between Parkes, NSW, Australia and Gunnedah, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Parkes Station to Gunnedah Station via Strathfield Station and Werris Creek Station in around 14h 19m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Tamworth via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Tamworth via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
Train from Strathfield Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–65
- First Class
- $60–90
Train from Werris Creek Station to Gunnedah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $16–24
- First Class
- $22–35
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Parkes to Gunnedah bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.
Parkes to Gunnedah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Gunnedah is 368 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Parkes to Gunnedah.
There are 13+ hotels available in Gunnedah.

