What is the cheapest way to get from Parkes to Macquarie Park?

The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Macquarie Park is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Parkes to Macquarie Park?

The fastest way to get from Parkes to Macquarie Park is to drive and fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $190 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Parkes and Macquarie Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Macquarie Park. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Waterloo Rd At Khartoum Rd via Bathurst Station, Coach Stop and Blacktown Station, Stand L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Parkes and Macquarie Park?

No, there is no direct train from Parkes station to Macquarie Park station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Parramatta Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Parkes to Macquarie Park?

The distance between Parkes and Macquarie Park is 341 km. The road distance is 341.1 km.

How do I travel from Parkes to Macquarie Park without a car?

The best way to get from Parkes to Macquarie Park without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Parkes to Macquarie Park?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Parkes to Macquarie Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parkes to Macquarie Park bus from?

Parkes to Macquarie Park bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Parkes to Macquarie Park train from?

Parkes to Macquarie Park train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station.

Train or bus from Parkes to Macquarie Park?

The best way to get from Parkes to Macquarie Park is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Parkes to Macquarie Park bus arrive?

Parkes to Macquarie Park bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Bathurst Station, Coach Stop.

Where does the Parkes to Macquarie Park train arrive?

Parkes to Macquarie Park train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Parramatta Station.

Can I drive from Parkes to Macquarie Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Macquarie Park is 341 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Parkes to Macquarie Park.

Where can I stay near Macquarie Park?

There are 5323+ hotels available in Macquarie Park.

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Drive to Orange Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OAG - SYD
3h 1m
$194–348
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Parramatta Stationtrain 446
7h 15m
$38–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus 572
2. Take the bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Blacktown Station, Stand Dbus 2804
7h 58m
$39–57
Drive 341.1 km
1. Drive from Parkes to Macquarie Parkcar 341.1 km
4h 31m
$61–88
Fly from Parkes, subway
1. Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PKE - SYD
2. Take the subway from Central Station to Macquarie Park Stationsubway
3h 4m
$186–261

Parkes to Macquarie Park by train and bus

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Distance: 341.1 km
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Parkes, NSW, Australia and Macquarie Park, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a train from Parkes Station to Parramatta Station twice a week. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Waterloo Rd At Khartoum Rd via Bathurst Station, Coach Stop, Blacktown Station, Stand D, and Blacktown Station, Stand L in around 7h 58m.

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