What is the cheapest way to get from Parkes to Maroochydore?

The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Maroochydore is to train which costs $110 - $650 and takes 24h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Parkes to Maroochydore?

The fastest way to get from Parkes to Maroochydore is to drive and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $460 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Parkes and Maroochydore?

No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Maroochydore. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Parkes and Maroochydore?

No, there is no direct train from Parkes station to Maroochydore station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 13m.

How far is it from Parkes to Maroochydore?

The distance between Parkes and Maroochydore is 966 km. The road distance is 1033.8 km.

How do I travel from Parkes to Maroochydore without a car?

The best way to get from Parkes to Maroochydore without a car is to bus which takes 21h 29m and costs $210 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Parkes to Maroochydore?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Parkes to Maroochydore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parkes to Maroochydore bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Parkes to Maroochydore train from?

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

Train or bus from Parkes to Maroochydore?

The best way to get from Parkes to Maroochydore is to bus which takes 21h 29m and costs $210 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $650 and takes 24h 13m.

Where does the Parkes to Maroochydore bus arrive?

Parkes to Maroochydore bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.

What is the time difference between Parkes and Maroochydore?

Maroochydore is 1h behind Parkes. It is currently 8:15 AM in Parkes and 7:15 AM in Maroochydore.

Where does the Parkes to Maroochydore train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Parkes to Maroochydore?

Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Maroochydore is 1034 km. It takes approximately 12h 1m to drive from Parkes to Maroochydore.

Where can I stay near Maroochydore?

There are 1881+ hotels available in Maroochydore.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Parkes to Maroochydore by car, plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane OAG - MCY
5h 48m
$462–931
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 Landsborough station, platform 1train
24h 13m
$114–607
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 791
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
3. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus
21h 29m
$218–318
Drive 1,033.8 km
1. Drive from Parkes to Maroochydorecar 1,033.8 km
12h 1m
$189–273
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 Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
6h 18m
$352–758
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane DBO - MCY
8h 40m
$449–877
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 Brisbanebus
4. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
24h 24m
$167–371

Parkes to Maroochydore by bus

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21h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 966.2 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, Brisbane City, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 21h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Parkes Station to Aerodrome Rd at Rose Street via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 24h 13m.

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