How to travel from Caloundra to Parkes, Australia
The distance between Caloundra and Parkes is around 920km (572 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Caloundra to Parkes by train, plane, 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 → Caloundra if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Parkes (PKE).
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical costA$445($300)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Brisbane, Newcastle then Dubbo and then to Parkes Station Coach Stop.
- Duration24hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$185($125)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Central station platform 5 then take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Parkes Station.
- Duration24h 15m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$235($160)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caloundra and Parkes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Caloundra to Parkes by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 24hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$445 ($300).
The distance between Caloundra and Parkes is around 920km (572 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 851km (529 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Caloundra and Parkes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caloundra to Parkes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$445 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Caloundra and Parkes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Caloundra and Parkes. We recommend that you take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caloundra and Parkes. It typically takes around 24hrs and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Caloundra to Parkes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED, Brisbane, Newcastle and Dubbo. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 24hrs.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Sid Foggs Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Caloundra and Parkes. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 24hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caloundra to Parkes. We recommend that you take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Parkes (PKE). 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 Caloundra and Parkes. The distance is around 1,048km (651 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caloundra to Parkes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around A$445 ($300).
Compare travel optionsbetween Caloundra and Parkes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 55m | A$445($300) | once daily | 1,146km (712 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 50m | A$670($450) | twice a week | 1,203km (748 miles) |
| Train to Eagle Junction station, platform 3, plane | 5h 55m | A$570($385) | twice a week | 1,003km (624 miles) |
| Fly to Sydney (SYD), Train | 9h 25m | A$340($230) | twice a week | 1,322km (822 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 15m | A$600($405) | 6 times a week | 920km (572 miles) |
Bus | 24hrs | A$185($125) | 3 times a week | 1,531km (951 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 24h 15m | A$235($160) | twice a week | 1,567km (974 miles) |
| Train to Central station, platform 5, bus | 24h 50m | A$220($150) | once daily | 1,579km (981 miles) |
Drive | 11h 40m | A$200($135) | on demand | 1,048km (651 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Caloundra and Parkes
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Link Airways
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Sid Foggs Coaches
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Transport for NSW
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