How to travel from Nambucca Heads to Parkes, Australia

The distance between Nambucca Heads and Parkes is around 733km (456 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nambucca Heads 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 ParkesNambucca Heads if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Dubbo (DBO) then take the bus to Parkes Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$435($295)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle then Dubbo and then to Parkes Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$130($88)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Parkes Station.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$130($88)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Parkes.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance733km (456 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nambucca Heads and Parkes

There are several options for getting from Nambucca Heads to Parkes by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$130 ($88) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$435 ($295).

The distance between Nambucca Heads and Parkes is around 733km (456 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 532km (331 miles)

It takes around 12h 20m to get from Nambucca Heads and Parkes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Parkes is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx A$435 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Nambucca Heads and Parkes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$130 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nambucca Heads and Parkes. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nambucca Heads to Parkes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nambucca Heads Station and Strathfield Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 14h 40m.

NSW TrainLink run train services between Nambucca Heads and Parkes. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 14h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nambucca Heads and Parkes. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nambucca Heads to Parkes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle and Dubbo. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Sid Foggs Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Nambucca Heads and Parkes. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nambucca Heads to Parkes. We recommend that you fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) 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 Nambucca Heads and Parkes. The distance is around 733km (456 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Parkes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 20m and will usually cost around A$130 ($88).

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Transport options from Nambucca Heads to Parkes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 10m
A$435($295)
4 times a week929km (578 miles)
Plane and Train5h 15m
A$675($455)
twice a week829km (515 miles)
Bus
12h 20m
A$130($88)
3 times a week888km (552 miles)
Train
14h 40m
A$130($88)
twice a week988km (614 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
A$140($95)
on demand733km (456 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