How to travel from Albany to Parkes, Australia
The distance between Albany and Parkes is around 3,561km (2,212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Albany to Parkes by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Parkes → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Parkes (PKE).
- Duration7h 10m
- Flight time6h 35m
- Typical costA$405($275)
Regional Express
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Mount Victoria and then to Parkes Station.
- Duration3 days 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,060($715)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Parkes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Parkes by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$405 ($275) and will take around 7h 10m.
The distance between Albany and Parkes is around 3,561km (2,212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,787km (1,732 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Albany and Parkes by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Parkes is to fly which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx A$405 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Parkes, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$405 ($275) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Parkes. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 7h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Parkes. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 7h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albany and Parkes. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Parkes (PKE) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Albany to Parkes. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 7h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albany to Parkes typically takes around 6h 35m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Parkes (PKE).
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 Albany and Parkes. The distance is around 3,561km (2,212 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 12h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Parkes is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around A$405 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Parkes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 7h 10m | A$405($275) | once daily | 3,957km (2,459 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 8h 10m | A$770($520) | 6 times a week | 4,097km (2,546 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 8h 25m | A$670($450) | twice a week | 3,997km (2,483 miles) |
| Fly to Canberra (CBR), bus | 10h 50m | A$615($415) | 6 times a week | 3,852km (2,394 miles) |
| Fly to Sydney (SYD), Train | 12h 20m | A$475($320) | twice a week | 4,115km (2,557 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 7h | A$1,060($715) | once a week | 4,950km (3,076 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 12h | A$475($320) | on demand | 3,561km (2,212 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Parkes
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Singapore Airlines
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
TransWA
Airports near Parkes
The following major airports near Parkes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Parkes Airport (PKE)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Parkes
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 259km (161 miles) from Parkes
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 292km (182 miles) from Parkes