What is the cheapest way to get from Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train and bus and drive via Casino which costs $140 - $330 and takes 25h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

The fastest way to get from Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to drive and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $460 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Parkes and Sunshine Coast (Region)?

No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, Brisbane and Noosa Junction station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Parkes and Sunshine Coast (Region)?

No, there is no direct train from Parkes station to Sunshine Coast (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 11m.

How far is it from Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

The distance between Parkes and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 967 km. The road distance is 1049.5 km.

How do I travel from Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car?

The best way to get from Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 22h 46m and costs $220 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus from?

Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region) train from?

Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station.

Train or bus from Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

The best way to get from Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to bus which takes 22h 46m and costs $220 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $800 and takes 24h 11m.

Where does the Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus arrive?

Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.

What is the time difference between Parkes and Sunshine Coast (Region)?

Sunshine Coast (Region) is 1h behind Parkes. It is currently 2:44 AM in Parkes and 1:44 AM in Sunshine Coast (Region).

Where does the Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region) train arrive?

Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 1050 km. It takes approximately 12h 15m to drive from Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region).

Where can I stay near Sunshine Coast (Region)?

There are 1897+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).

Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region) - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region) by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus

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

Drive, 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
6h 10m
$465–936
Train, bus, drive via Casino
cheapest
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 446
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Beenleigh Station, Stand Bbus 175
4. Drive from Sandgate station, platform 1 to Sunshine Coast (Region)car
25h 24m
$142–328
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 to Noosa Junctionbus
22h 46m
$227–334
Train
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 Nambour station, platform 2train
24h 11m
$173–766
Drive 1,049.5 km
1. Drive from Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 1,049.5 km
12h 15m
$224–323
Drive, 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
7h 58m
$396–854
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Central Stationtrain 446
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Drive from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Sunshine Coast (Region)car
23h 36m
$184–397
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 Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus
30h 18m
$191–282

Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus

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22h 46mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Parkes to Sunshine Coast (Region).

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Distance: 967.2 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Parkes, NSW, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, Brisbane, and Noosa Junction station, stop B in around 22h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Parkes Station to Sunshine Coast (Region) via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 24h 11m.

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