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

The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Melbourne is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Parkes to Melbourne is to drive and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $340 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Parkes and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Parkes to Melbourne?

The distance between Parkes and Melbourne is 747 km. The road distance is 690.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Parkes to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 19m and costs $55 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Parkes to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parkes to Melbourne bus from?

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

Where does the Parkes to Melbourne bus arrive?

Parkes to Melbourne bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2.

Can I drive from Parkes to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Melbourne is 690 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Parkes to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5312+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Parkes to Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Parkes to Melbourne by car, plane, bus, or train

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Drive, fly
best
1. Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OAG - MEL
3h 44m
$348–657
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus 6101 / ...
11h
$53–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
2. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
9h 19m
$58–215
Drive 690.4 km
1. Drive from Parkes to Melbournecar 690.4 km
7h 45m
$124–179
Bus via Gundagai
1. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan Stbus 729 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gundagai to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
11h 41m
$121–137

Orange Airport (OAG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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Distance: 746.8 km
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Parkes, NSW, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 11h.

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