There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Parkes Observatory by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane SYD - PKE
2h 50m$253–342Drive 366 km
cheapest- Drive from Sydney to Parkes Observatorycar 366 km
4h 53m$66–95Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
6h 53m$92–140Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Orangebus
- Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 571 / ...
8h 12m$93–169
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Parkes Observatory is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Parkes Observatory is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $250 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Parkes Observatory station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Orange Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Parkes Observatory station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Parkes Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Sydney and Parkes Observatory is 319 km. The road distance is 366 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Parkes Observatory without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Sydney to Parkes Observatory, including transfers.
Sydney to Parkes Observatory bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Parkes Observatory train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Parkes Observatory is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $250 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 6h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Parkes Observatory, NSW, Australia?
Regional Express flies from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE) twice daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Parkes Station twice a week. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 6h 31m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
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
- 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
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Parkes Observatory bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Orange station.
Sydney to Parkes Observatory train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Parkes Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Parkes Observatory is 366 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Sydney to Parkes Observatory.
There are 35+ hotels available in Parkes Observatory.