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.
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.
👋 Also check out Parkes → Eden if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Dubbo (DBO) then take the bus to Parkes Station Coach Stop.
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the bus to Canberra Station Coach Stop then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 5 and then to Parkes Station Coach Stop.
NSW TrainLink
Take the bus to Canberra Station Coach Stop then take the train to Central Station and then to Parkes Station.
NSW TrainLink
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 4h 20m | A$630($425) | 6 times a week | 809km (503 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 35m | A$420($285) | twice a week | 708km (440 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 35m | A$400($270) | once daily | 736km (457 miles) |
Fly to Sydney (SYD), Train | 8h 25m | A$315($210) | twice a week | 827km (514 miles) |
Bus | 9h 60m | A$70($47) | 6 times a week | 658km (409 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 15hrs | A$135($90) | twice a week | 1,044km (649 miles) |
Bus to Sydney, Train | 16h 40m | A$125($85) | twice a week | 956km (594 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | A$105($72) | on demand | 560km (348 miles) |
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Regional Express
Qantas
The following major airports near Parkes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.