There are 5 ways to get from Tamworth to Parkes by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus 362
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus 792
6h 45m$39–57Train
- Take the train from Tamworth Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
13h 6m$72–140Drive 412.8 km
- Drive from Tamworth to Parkescar 412.8 km
5h 2m$73–106Fly to Orange Airport, train
- Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane TMW - OAG
- Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain
7h 34m$422–1,426Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane TMW - DBO
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus
7h 1m$510–1,165
Tamworth to Parkes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tamworth to Parkes is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Tamworth to Parkes is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Tamworth station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Tamworth station to Parkes station. However, there are services departing from Tamworth Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
The distance between Tamworth and Parkes is 463 km. The road distance is 412.8 km.
The best way to get from Tamworth to Parkes without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Tamworth to Parkes, including transfers.
Tamworth to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.
Tamworth to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Tamworth Station.
The best way to get from Tamworth to Parkes is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 13h 6m.
What companies run services between Tamworth, NSW, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tamworth Station to Parkes Station via Strathfield Station in around 13h 6m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Tamworth to Orange Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
Flights from Tamworth to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–1,100
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Tamworth to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Tamworth Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
Train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
Train from Orange Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $21–35
- First Class
- $29–45
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Tamworth to Parkes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4.
Tamworth to Parkes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tamworth to Parkes is 413 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Tamworth to Parkes.
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