How to travel from Beechworth to Parkes, Australia
The distance between Beechworth and Parkes is around 473km (294 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Beechworth 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 Parkes → Beechworth if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Parkes (PKE).
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costA$280($185)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Albury, Tourist Information Centre then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Parkes Station Coach Stop.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costA$59($40)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Albury then take the train to Cootamundra Station then take the bus to Parkes Station Coach Stop.
- Duration5h 60m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costA$62($42)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beechworth and Parkes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Beechworth to Parkes by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$59 ($40) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$280 ($185).
The distance between Beechworth and Parkes is around 473km (294 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 383km (238 miles)
It takes around 5h 60m to get from Beechworth and Parkes by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Beechworth to Parkes is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx A$280 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Beechworth and Parkes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$59 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Beechworth and Parkes. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Beechworth and Parkes. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Beechworth to Parkes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Tourist Information Centre and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
PTV Regional Transit, V-Line, Firefly Express and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Beechworth and Parkes. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beechworth to Parkes. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 3h 60m.
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 Beechworth and Parkes. The distance is around 496km (308 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beechworth to Parkes is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around A$62 ($42).
Compare travel optionsbetween Beechworth and Parkes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 60m | A$280($185) | once daily | 811km (504 miles) |
| Bus to Albury, plane | 5hrs | A$465($310) | 6 times a week | 951km (591 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 15m | A$320($215) | twice a week | 850km (528 miles) |
| Bus to Albury, plane and train | 9h 10m | A$245($165) | twice a week | 969km (602 miles) |
Bus | 6h 25m | A$59($40) | 6 times a week | 498km (309 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 5h 60m | A$62($42) | 6 times a week | 473km (294 miles) |
| Bus to Albury, train | 6h 20m | A$62($42) | 6 times a week | 473km (294 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | A$67($45) | on demand | 496km (308 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Beechworth and Parkes
Bus companies
PTV Regional Transit
NSW TrainLink
V-Line
Firefly Express
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Train operators
XPT
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