How to travel from Mooloolaba to Parkes, Australia
The distance between Mooloolaba and Parkes is around 946km (588 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Mooloolaba 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 Parkes → Mooloolaba if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Dubbo (DBO) then take the bus to Parkes Station Coach Stop.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical costA$355($240)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D then Orange and then to Parkes Station Coach Stop.
- Duration22h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$195($130)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Parkes Station.
- Duration21h 35m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$190($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mooloolaba and Parkes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mooloolaba to Parkes by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$190 ($130) and will take around 21h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$355 ($240).
The distance between Mooloolaba and Parkes is around 946km (588 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 861km (535 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Mooloolaba and Parkes by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mooloolaba to Parkes is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$355 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Mooloolaba and Parkes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$190 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mooloolaba and Parkes. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Dubbo (DBO) then take the bus to Parkes Station Coach Stop. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mooloolaba and Parkes. It typically takes around 22h 20m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mooloolaba to Parkes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D and Orange. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 22h 20m.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Australia Wide Coaches run regular bus services between Mooloolaba and Parkes. Buses run once a week and take around 22h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mooloolaba to Parkes. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Orange (OAG) then take the train to Parkes Station. instead which will take 5h 15m.
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 Mooloolaba and Parkes. The distance is around 1,055km (656 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mooloolaba to Parkes is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around A$670 ($450).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mooloolaba and Parkes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 4h 50m | A$355($240) | 6 times a week | 1,285km (798 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 5m | A$345($230) | once daily | 1,172km (728 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 15m | A$670($450) | twice a week | 1,184km (736 miles) |
| Fly to Sydney (SYD), Train | 8h 50m | A$325($215) | twice a week | 1,303km (810 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 25m | A$455($305) | 6 times a week | 946km (588 miles) |
Bus | 22h 20m | A$195($130) | once a week | 1,464km (910 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 21h 35m | A$190($130) | twice a week | 1,506km (936 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 24h 20m | A$235($160) | twice a week | 1,591km (989 miles) |
Drive | 11h 45m | A$200($135) | on demand | 1,055km (656 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mooloolaba and Parkes
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Link Airways
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Australia Wide Coaches
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
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