There are 8 ways to get from Strathfield Station to Parkes by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
6h 18m$30–50Bus
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Lucknowbus
- Take the bus from Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 571
7h 20m$71–95Drive 343.5 km
- Drive from Strathfield Station to Parkescar 343.5 km
4h 35m$63–91Fly Sydney International Airport to Parkes
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane SYD - PKE
3h 51m$208–264Train via Katoomba
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
7h 35m$34–50Fly Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane SYD - OAG
- Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain
6h 17m$251–394Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Parkes
- Drive from Strathfield Station to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Parkes (PKE)plane OAG - PKE
5h 4m$227–366Fly Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane SYD - DBO
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus
6h 14m$252–437
Strathfield Station to Parkes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Strathfield Station to Parkes is to train which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Strathfield Station to Parkes is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $200 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Strathfield Station station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Strathfield Station station and arriving at Parkes Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Strathfield Station and Parkes is 433 km. The road distance is 343.5 km.
The best way to get from Strathfield Station to Parkes without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $30 - $50.
The train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Station takes 6h 18m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Strathfield Station to Parkes bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd.
Strathfield Station to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Strathfield Station to Parkes is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 7h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $200 - $270 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Strathfield Station, NSW, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Station twice a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Lucknow and Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–230
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–230
Flights from Orange Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–380
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
Train from Katoomba Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $26–40
- First Class
- $40–60
Train from Orange Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $14–21
- First Class
- $22–35
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Strathfield Station to Parkes bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Lucknow station.
Strathfield Station to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Parkes Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strathfield Station to Parkes is 343 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Strathfield Station to Parkes.
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