There are 5 ways to get from Queanbeyan to Parkes by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Yass
best- Take the bus from Queanbeyan Interchange, Stand 4 to Yass Junction, Coach Stopbus 781
- Take the bus from Yass Junction, Coach Stop to Young Information Centrebus 785 / ...
- Take the bus from Young Information Centre to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 791
6h 51m$35–51Train
- Take the train from Queanbeyan Station to Central Stationtrain 632 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
11h 30m$64–123Drive 303.1 km
- Drive from Queanbeyan to Parkescar 303.1 km
3h 44m$55–79Drive, fly
- Drive from Queanbeyan to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Parkes (PKE)plane OAG - PKE
5h 4m$220–330Bus
- Take the bus from Queanbeyan Interchange, Stand 4 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus 703
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 791
6h 59m$35–51
Queanbeyan to Parkes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Queanbeyan to Parkes is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Queanbeyan to Parkes is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Queanbeyan to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Queanbeyan Interchange, Stand 4 and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Yass Junction, Coach Stop and Young Information Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Queanbeyan station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Queanbeyan Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Queanbeyan and Parkes is 325 km. The road distance is 303.1 km.
The best way to get from Queanbeyan to Parkes without a car is to bus via Yass which takes 6h 51m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Queanbeyan to Parkes, including transfers.
Queanbeyan to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Queanbeyan Interchange, Stand 4 station.
Queanbeyan to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Queanbeyan Station.
The best way to get from Queanbeyan to Parkes is to bus via Yass which takes 6h 51m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 11h 30m.
What companies run services between Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Queanbeyan Interchange, Stand 4 to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Yass Junction, Coach Stop and Young Information Centre in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Queanbeyan Station to Parkes Station via Central Station in around 11h 30m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Orange Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–260
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Queanbeyan Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–75
Train from Central Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Queanbeyan Interchange, Stand 4 to Yass Junction, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Yass Junction, Coach Stop to Young Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Young Information Centre to Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Queanbeyan Interchange, Stand 4 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Queanbeyan to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Yass Junction, Coach Stop station.
Queanbeyan to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queanbeyan to Parkes is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Queanbeyan to Parkes.
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