How to travel from Kalgoorlie to Parkes, Australia

The distance between Kalgoorlie and Parkes is around 3,099km (1,926 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kalgoorlie to Parkes by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Parkes (PKE).

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Flight time6h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,195($805)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

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Train

Take the train to East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth then Sydney Central Station and then to Parkes Station.

  • Duration3 days 16h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$915($615)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Parkes.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Distance3,099km (1,926 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kalgoorlie and Parkes

There are several options for getting from Kalgoorlie to Parkes by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$915 ($615) and will take around 3 days 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,195 ($805).

The distance between Kalgoorlie and Parkes is around 3,099km (1,926 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,527km (1,570 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Kalgoorlie and Parkes by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Parkes is to fly which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx A$1,195 ($805).

The cheapest way to travel between Kalgoorlie and Parkes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$915 ($615) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kalgoorlie and Parkes. It typically takes around 3 days 16h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kalgoorlie to Parkes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth, Perth Stn Platform 7 and Sydney Central Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 16h.

Transwa, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific and NSW TrainLink run train services between Kalgoorlie and Parkes. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3 days 16h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kalgoorlie and Parkes. We recommend that you fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 7h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kalgoorlie and Parkes. Flights depart from Kalgoorlie (KGI) and arrive at Parkes (PKE) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Kalgoorlie to Parkes. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 7h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kalgoorlie to Parkes typically takes around 6h 40m. Flights depart from Kalgoorlie (KGI) 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 Kalgoorlie and Parkes. The distance is around 3,099km (1,926 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Parkes is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around A$1,555 ($1,045).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kalgoorlie and Parkes

Transport options from Kalgoorlie to Parkes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
7h 40m
A$1,195($805)
once daily4,114km (2,556 miles)
Plane and Bus8h 35m
A$1,450($975)
6 times a week4,254km (2,643 miles)
Plane and Train8h 55m
A$1,555($1,045)
twice a week4,153km (2,581 miles)
Fly to Canberra (CBR), bus11h 20m
A$1,310($880)
6 times a week4,009km (2,491 miles)
Fly to Sydney (SYD), Train12h 50m
A$970($655)
twice a week4,272km (2,655 miles)
Train
3 days 16h
A$915($615)
once a week5,049km (3,137 miles)
Drive
1 day 7h
A$585($395)
on demand3,099km (1,926 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