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How to get fromSunshine Coast (Region) to Parkesby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Parkes by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Orange Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane MCY - OAG
    2. Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain train
    9h 29m
    $486–974

  2. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MCY - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain train
    10h 50m
    $126–454

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    24h 35m
    $172–762

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Lightning Ridgebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus bus 516 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 792
    24h 42m
    $222–330

  5. Drive  1,050.6 km

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Parkescar car 1,050.6 km
    12h 14m
    $222–320

  6. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Parkes

    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane MCY - PKE
    6h 8m
    $204–954

  7. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane BNE - DBO
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    10h 7m
    $460–891

  8. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Orange Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane BNE - OAG
    3. Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain train
    10h 35m
    $459–888

  9. Drive, bus, train via Casino

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Sandgate station, platform 2car car
    2. Take the bus from Beenleigh Station, Stand B to Casino Station, Coach Baybus bus 176
    3. Take the train from Casino Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    26h 20m
    $140–328

  10. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Rothwell station, platform 1car car
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    28h 56m
    $201–429

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    29h 27m
    $174–282

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Parkes by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration24h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 995.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Parkes Station via Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 24h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Brisbane City, Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office, and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 24h 42m.

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