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How to get fromParkes to Nelson Bayby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Parkes to Nelson Bay by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 446
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    10h 44m
    $49–88

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Orange Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 572 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orange to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hunter St Before Tudor St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    13h
    $74–174

  3. Drive 503.6 km

    1. Drive from Parkes to Nelson Baycar car 503.6 km
    6h 7m
    $91–131

  4. Drive to Orange Airport, fly, train, bus

    1. Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OAG - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    7h 6m
    $205–361

  5. Fly from Parkes, train, bus

    1. Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PKE - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    7h 9m
    $197–274

  6. Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DBO - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    9h 37m
    $243–488

Parkes to Nelson Bay by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration10h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 651.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 44m

What companies run services between Parkes, NSW, Australia and Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Donald St Before Stockton St via Orange, Central Station, Customs House, Watt St, and Hunter St Before Tudor St in around 13h.

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