How to travel from Adelaide to Parkes, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Parkes is around 1,047km (650 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Adelaide to Parkes by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Dubbo (DBO) then take the bus to Parkes Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$655($440)
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Bus

Take the bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop then Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Parkes Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$165($110)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Train

Take the train to Mount Victoria and then to Parkes Station.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$445($300)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Parkes.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Distance1,047km (650 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Parkes

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Parkes by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$165 ($110) and will take around 17h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$655 ($440).

The distance between Adelaide and Parkes is around 1,047km (650 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 904km (562 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Adelaide and Parkes by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Parkes is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$655 ($440).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Parkes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$165 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Adelaide and Parkes. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Adelaide to Parkes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mount Victoria and Lithgow Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific and NSW TrainLink run train services between Adelaide and Parkes. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 2h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Parkes. It typically takes around 17h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Parkes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broken Hill Town Coach Stop and Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 10m.

NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Adelaide and Parkes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 17h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Parkes. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Dubbo (DBO) then take the bus to Parkes Station Coach Stop. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Parkes is Parkes Airport (PKE) (PKE) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Parkes. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Parkes. The distance is around 1,047km (650 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Parkes is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around A$655 ($440).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Parkes

Transport options from Adelaide to Parkes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 55m
A$655($440)
6 times a week1,605km (997 miles)
Plane and Train5h 15m
A$570($385)
twice a week1,504km (935 miles)
Bus
17h 10m
A$165($110)
4 times a week1,392km (865 miles)
Train
1 day 2h
A$445($300)
once a week1,876km (1,166 miles)
Drive
11h 25m
A$140($95)
on demand1,047km (650 miles)

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Airports near Parkes

The following major airports near Parkes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

PKE
Parkes Airport (PKE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Parkes
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
259km (161 miles) from Parkes
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
292km (182 miles) from Parkes