How to travel from Batemans Bay to Parkes, Australia

The distance between Batemans Bay and Parkes is around 433km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Batemans Bay to Parkes by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ParkesBatemans Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Moruya (MYA) to Parkes (PKE).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$325($215)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus

Take the bus to Jolimont Centre then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 5 and then to Parkes Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$79($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bomaderry Station then take the train to Central Station and then to Parkes Station.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$120($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Parkes.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance433km (269 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Batemans Bay and Parkes

There are several options for getting from Batemans Bay to Parkes by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$79 ($53) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$325 ($215).

The distance between Batemans Bay and Parkes is around 433km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 340km (211 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Batemans Bay and Parkes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Batemans Bay to Parkes is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx A$325 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Batemans Bay and Parkes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$79 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Batemans Bay and Parkes. We recommend that you fly from Moruya (MYA) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Batemans Bay and Parkes. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Batemans Bay to Parkes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jolimont Centre and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 5. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Murrays Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Batemans Bay and Parkes. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Batemans Bay and Parkes. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) and arrive at Parkes (PKE) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Batemans Bay to Parkes. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Batemans Bay to Parkes typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) 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 Batemans Bay and Parkes. The distance is around 433km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Batemans Bay to Parkes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around A$79 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Batemans Bay and Parkes

Transport options from Batemans Bay to Parkes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 55m
A$325($215)
once daily561km (349 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
A$365($245)
twice a week600km (373 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
A$79($53)
6 times a week522km (324 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
11h 10m
A$120($82)
twice a week718km (446 miles)
Bus to Albion Park Rail, train11h 55m
A$115($76)
twice a week724km (450 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
A$58($39)
on demand433km (269 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