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How to get fromSouthern Cross (Station) to Parkesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Parkes by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Cootamundra Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 791
    9h 18m
    $58–215

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 6402 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 791
    10h 57m
    $56–82

  3. Drive 691.6 km

    1. Drive from Southern Cross (Station) to Parkescar car 691.6 km
    7h 51m
    $123–178

  4. Fly to Orange Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane MEL - OAG
    2. Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain train
    7h 6m
    $387–715

  5. Bus via Gundagai

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 730 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 791
    11h 23m
    $120–138

  6. Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane MEL - DBO
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    6h 57m
    $425–754

  7. Fly to Parkes

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane MEL - PKE
    6h 15m
    $681–1,231

  8. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain train
    10h 51m
    $164–391

  9. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MEL - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    10h 18m
    $182–393

Southern Cross (Station) to Parkes by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 718 km
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Southern Cross (Station), VIC, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Southern Cross (Station) to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 in around 10h 57m. Alternatively, Jetstar, Regional Express, and three other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes (PKE) twice daily.

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