There are 5 ways to get from Parkes to Tamworth 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
6h 44m$40–58Train
- Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 446
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Tamworth Stationtrain 223
13h 21m$71–139Drive 412.8 km
- Drive from Parkes to Tamworthcar 412.8 km
5h 3m$73–106Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Tamworth (TMW)plane OAG - TMW
4h 20m$330–1,169Bus 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 Tamworth (TMW)plane DBO - TMW
6h 51m$508–1,166
Parkes to Tamworth by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Tamworth is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Parkes to Tamworth is to drive and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $330 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Tamworth station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Parkes station to Tamworth station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Tamworth Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
The distance between Parkes and Tamworth is 463 km. The road distance is 412.8 km.
The best way to get from Parkes to Tamworth without a car is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Parkes to Tamworth, including transfers.
Parkes to Tamworth bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station, Coach Stop.
Parkes to Tamworth train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station.
The best way to get from Parkes to Tamworth is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 13h 21m.
What companies run services between Parkes, NSW, Australia and Tamworth, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Parkes Station to Tamworth Station via Strathfield Station in around 13h 21m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Tamworth via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Tamworth via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–1,100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
Train from Strathfield Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
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- 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
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
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More Questions & Answers
Parkes to Tamworth bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.
Parkes to Tamworth train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Tamworth is 413 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Parkes to Tamworth.
There are 94+ hotels available in Tamworth.