How to travel from Mollymook to Parkes, Australia

The distance between Mollymook and Parkes is around 484km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Mollymook 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Princes Hwy At Broulee Rd then fly from Moruya (MYA) to Parkes (PKE).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$435($290)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Promenade Plaza Orient St, Jolimont Centre then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 5 and then to Parkes Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$95($65)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bomaderry Station then take the train to Central Station and then to Parkes Station.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$105($71)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Parkes.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance484km (301 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mollymook and Parkes

There are several options for getting from Mollymook to Parkes by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$89 ($60) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$435 ($290).

The distance between Mollymook and Parkes is around 484km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)

It takes around 10h 20m to get from Mollymook and Parkes by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mollymook to Parkes is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$435 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Mollymook and Parkes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$89 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mollymook and Parkes. We recommend that you take the bus to Princes Hwy At Broulee Rd then fly from Moruya (MYA) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mollymook and Parkes. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mollymook to Parkes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Promenade Plaza Orient St, Jolimont Centre and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 5. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

Premier Motor Service, Murrays Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Mollymook and Parkes. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mollymook to Parkes. We recommend that you take the bus to Princes Hwy At Broulee Rd then fly from Moruya (MYA) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Mollymook and Parkes. The distance is around 484km (301 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mollymook to Parkes is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around A$105 ($71).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mollymook and Parkes

Transport options from Mollymook to Parkes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
4h 20m
A$435($290)
once daily613km (381 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 10m
A$240($165)
once daily510km (317 miles)
Bus to Bomaderry Station, train and plane6h 25m
A$260($175)
6 times a week650km (404 miles)
Bus to Bomaderry Station, train and plane6h 30m
A$310($205)
twice a week549km (341 miles)
Bus
9h 15m
A$95($65)
6 times a week573km (356 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
10h 20m
A$105($71)
twice a week666km (414 miles)
Bus to Sydney, train11h 55m
A$89($60)
twice a week679km (422 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
A$90($62)
on demand484km (301 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