There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Alectown by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
7h 49m$39–60Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Orangebus
- Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 571 / ...
9h 8m$78–109Drive 375.9 km
- Drive from Sydney to Alectowncar 375.9 km
4h 52m$67–97Fly 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 Goobang St Opp Alectown Soldiers Memorial Hallbus
5h 48m$244–466Fly to Parkes, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane SYD - PKE
- Take the bus from Parkes East Public School, Want St to Cross St After Kadina Stbus
5h 37m$204–268
Sydney to Alectown by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Alectown is to train which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Alectown is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Alectown. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Alectown Soldiers Memorial Hall, Goobang St via Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 and Parkes Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Alectown station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Parkes Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Sydney and Alectown is 470 km. The road distance is 375.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Alectown without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Sydney to Alectown, including transfers.
Sydney to Alectown bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Alectown train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Alectown is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Alectown, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Parkes Station twice a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Alectown Soldiers Memorial Hall, Goobang St via Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 and Parkes Station, Coach Stop in around 9h 8m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–390
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–240
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–75
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Goobang St Opp Alectown Soldiers Memorial Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 02 6862 1022
- [email protected]
- Website
- Western Road Liners
Bus from Parkes East Public School, Want St to Cross St After Kadina St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Western Road Liners
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Alectown bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Orange station.
Sydney to Alectown train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Parkes Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Alectown is 376 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Sydney to Alectown.
There are 35+ hotels available in Alectown.

