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

The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Springwood is to bus which costs $29 - $50 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Parkes to Springwood is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Parkes and Springwood?

No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Springwood station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Springwood Station, Macquarie Rd via Lithgow Station, Railway Pde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Parkes and Springwood?

No, there is no direct train from Parkes station to Springwood station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Parkes to Springwood?

The distance between Parkes and Springwood is 365 km. The road distance is 285.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Parkes to Springwood without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs $30 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Parkes to Springwood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parkes to Springwood bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Parkes to Springwood train from?

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

Train or bus from Parkes to Springwood?

The best way to get from Parkes to Springwood is to train which takes 6h and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $50 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Parkes to Springwood bus arrive?

Parkes to Springwood bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.

Where does the Parkes to Springwood train arrive?

Parkes to Springwood train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Katoomba Station.

Can I drive from Parkes to Springwood?

Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Springwood is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Parkes to Springwood.

Where can I stay near Springwood?

There are 481+ hotels available in Springwood.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Katoomba Stationtrain 446
6h
$34–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 572
2. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde to Springwood Station, Macquarie Rdbus 23Bm / ...
6h 51m
$29–47
Drive 285.2 km
1. Drive from Parkes to Springwoodcar 285.2 km
3h 47m
$52–74
Drive to Orange Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OAG - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Springwood Stationtrain
4h 14m
$198–352
Fly from Parkes, train
1. Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PKE - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Springwood Stationtrain
4h 16m
$190–265

Parkes to Springwood by train and bus

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Distance: 365 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Parkes, NSW, Australia and Springwood, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a train from Parkes Station to Katoomba Station twice a week. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Springwood Station, Macquarie Rd via Lithgow Station, Railway Pde in around 6h 51m.

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