The distance between Albury and Parkes is around 413km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Albury to Parkes by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Parkes → Albury if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Albury (ABX) to Parkes (PKE).
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Take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Parkes Station Coach Stop.
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Take the train to Cootamundra Station then take the bus to Parkes Station Coach Stop.
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There are several options for getting from Albury to Parkes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$56 ($38) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$275 ($185).
The distance between Albury and Parkes is around 413km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (216 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Albury and Parkes by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albury to Parkes is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx A$275 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Parkes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$56 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Albury and Parkes. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 3hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Parkes. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Parkes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tourist Information Centre and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
V-Line, Firefly Express and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Albury and Parkes. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Albury and Parkes. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Parkes (PKE) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Albury to Parkes. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Albury to Parkes typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Albury and Parkes. The distance is around 420km (261 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Parkes is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around A$59 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 3hrs | A$275($185) | once daily | 751km (467 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 5m | A$460($310) | 6 times a week | 891km (554 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 20m | A$320($215) | twice a week | 790km (491 miles) |
Bus | 5h 30m | A$56($38) | 6 times a week | 438km (272 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5hrs | A$59($40) | 6 times a week | 413km (257 miles) |
Train to Cootamundra Station, Bus | 5h 20m | A$59($40) | 6 times a week | 413km (257 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | A$56($38) | on demand | 420km (261 miles) |
NSW TrainLink
V-Line
Firefly Express
Regional Express
Qantas
XPT
The following major airports near Parkes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.