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How to get fromWellington to Parkesby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Parkes by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Dubbo Stationtrain train 427
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 792
    3h 7m
    $24–147

  2. Drive 111.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wellington to Parkescar car 111.1 km
    1h 20m
    $20–29

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Orange Stationtrain train 428
    2. Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    3h 44m
    $31–169

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellington Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Darling Stbus bus 556
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 792
    3h 21m
    $20–30

Wellington to Parkes by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wellington to Parkes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 171.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Wellington, NSW, Australia and Parkes, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Wellington Station to Parkes Station via Orange Station in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington Station, Coach Stop to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Victoria Park, Darling St and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 3h 21m.

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