How to travel from Eden to Parkes, Australia

The distance between Eden and Parkes is around 560km (348 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Eden 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.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Dubbo (DBO) then take the bus to Parkes Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$630($425)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$70($47)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Canberra Station Coach Stop then take the train to Central Station and then to Parkes Station.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$135($90)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Parkes.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance560km (348 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Eden and Parkes

There are several options for getting from Eden to Parkes by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$70 ($47) and will take around 9h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$630 ($425).

The distance between Eden and Parkes is around 560km (348 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 464km (288 miles)

It takes around 9h 60m to get from Eden and Parkes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Eden to Parkes is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$630 ($425).

The cheapest way to travel between Eden and Parkes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$70 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Eden and Parkes. We recommend that you fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Dubbo (DBO) then take the bus to Parkes Station Coach Stop. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Eden and Parkes. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Eden to Parkes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Canberra Station Coach Stop and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 5. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.

NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Eden and Parkes. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Eden to Parkes. We recommend that you fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Orange (OAG) then take the train to Parkes Station. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Eden and Parkes. The distance is around 560km (348 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Eden to Parkes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 60m and will usually cost around A$70 ($47).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Eden and Parkes

Transport options from Eden to Parkes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
4h 20m
A$630($425)
6 times a week809km (503 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
A$420($285)
twice a week708km (440 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 35m
A$400($270)
once daily736km (457 miles)
Fly to Sydney (SYD), Train8h 25m
A$315($210)
twice a week827km (514 miles)
Bus
9h 60m
A$70($47)
6 times a week658km (409 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
15hrs
A$135($90)
twice a week1,044km (649 miles)
Bus to Sydney, Train16h 40m
A$125($85)
twice a week956km (594 miles)
Drive
7hrs
A$105($72)
on demand560km (348 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