There are 4 ways to get from Parkes to Quirindi 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 Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
- Take the bus from The Atrium Shopping Centre, Kable Av to Quirindi Station, Coach Stopbus 428
8h 45m$45–66Train
- Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 446
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Quirindi Stationtrain 223
12h 21m$61–91Drive 376 km
- Drive from Parkes to Quirindicar 376 km
4h 28m$80–115Drive, fly, bus
- Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Tamworth (TMW)plane OAG - TMW
- Take the bus from Peel High School to Hawker St At Nowland Stbus
8h 12m$392–1,447
Parkes to Quirindi by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Quirindi is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Parkes to Quirindi is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Quirindi station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Quirindi Station, Coach Stop via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 and The Atrium Shopping Centre, Kable Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Parkes station to Quirindi station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Quirindi Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
The distance between Parkes and Quirindi is 527 km. The road distance is 376 km.
The best way to get from Parkes to Quirindi without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Parkes to Quirindi, including transfers.
Parkes to Quirindi bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station, Coach Stop.
Parkes to Quirindi train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station.
The best way to get from Parkes to Quirindi is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 12h 21m.
What companies run services between Parkes, NSW, Australia and Quirindi, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Quirindi Station, Coach Stop via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4, Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, and The Atrium Shopping Centre, Kable Av in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Parkes Station to Quirindi Station via Strathfield Station in around 12h 21m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Tamworth via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Tamworth via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
Train from Strathfield Station to Quirindi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $40–65
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- +61 2 6762 3999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tamworth Buslines
Bus from The Atrium Shopping Centre, Kable Av to Quirindi Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Tamworth Buslines
Bus from Peel High School to Hawker St At Nowland St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Tamworth Buslines
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Booking & Getting There
Parkes to Quirindi bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.
Parkes to Quirindi train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Quirindi is 376 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Parkes to Quirindi.
There are nine+ hotels available in Quirindi.


