There are 8 ways to get from Parkes to Sydney Airport (SYD) by car, plane, train, bus, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Orange Airport, fly
best- Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OAG - SYD
2h 14m$190–339Train
cheapest- Take the train from Parkes Station to Central Stationtrain 446
6h 59m$55–93Bus
- Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Orange Station, Coach Bay 1bus 572 / ...
- Take the bus from Orange to Sydney International Airportbus
8h 20m$72–103Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Parkes to Sydney-SYD356.8 km
4h 41mDrive 356.8 km
- Drive from Parkes to Sydney Airport (SYD)car 356.8 km
4h 41m$64–92Fly from Parkes
- Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PKE - SYD
2h 17m$182–242Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus
- Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane DBO - SYD
4h 46m$228–426Train via Katoomba
- Take the train from Parkes Station to Katoomba Stationtrain 446
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
8h 3m$56–91
Parkes to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train which costs $50 - $95 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Parkes to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to drive and fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $190 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Sydney Airport (SYD). However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Sydney International Airport via Orange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Parkes station to Sydney Airport (SYD) station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at International Airport Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Parkes and Sydney Airport (SYD) is 311 km. The road distance is 356.8 km.
The best way to get from Parkes to Sydney Airport (SYD) without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Parkes to Sydney Airport (SYD), including transfers.
Parkes to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station, Coach Stop.
Parkes to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station.
The best way to get from Parkes to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $180 - $250 and takes 2h 17m.
What companies run services between Parkes, NSW, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Parkes Station to Central Station twice a week. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Sydney International Airport via Orange in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Orange Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–240
Flights from Parkes to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–240
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–380
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–380
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Parkes Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
Train from Parkes Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–60
- First Class
- $50–80
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Orange Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- 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
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Orange to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Parkes to Sydney-SYD
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Parkes to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Orange Station, Coach Bay 1.
Parkes to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Sydney Airport (SYD) is 357 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Parkes to Sydney Airport (SYD).
There are 5211+ hotels available in Sydney Airport (SYD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Parkes and Sydney Airport (SYD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




