How to travel from Parkes to Batemans Bay, Australia

The distance between Parkes and Batemans Bay is around 433km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Parkes to Batemans Bay 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 Batemans BayParkes if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Moruya (MYA).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$275($185)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 then West Row after London Cct and then to Promenade Plaza Orient St.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$79($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central Station and then to Kiama Station then take the bus to Promenade Plaza Orient St.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$120($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Batemans Bay (bay).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance433km (269 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parkes and Batemans Bay

There are several options for getting from Parkes to Batemans Bay by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$79 ($53) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$275 ($185).

The distance between Parkes and Batemans Bay is around 433km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 340km (211 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Parkes and Batemans Bay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Parkes to Batemans Bay is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx A$275 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Parkes and Batemans Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$79 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Parkes and Batemans Bay. We recommend that you fly from Parkes (PKE) to Moruya (MYA). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Parkes and Batemans Bay. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Parkes to Batemans Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 and West Row after London Cct. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

NSW TrainLink and Murrays Coaches run regular bus services between Parkes and Batemans Bay. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Parkes and Batemans Bay. Flights depart from Parkes (PKE) and arrive at Moruya (MYA) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Parkes to Batemans Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Parkes to Batemans Bay typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Parkes (PKE) and and arrive into Moruya (MYA).

The closest major airport to Batemans Bay is Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Batemans Bay. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Merimbula Airport (MIM) (MIM) 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 Parkes and Batemans Bay. The distance is around 433km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parkes to Batemans Bay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around A$79 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Parkes and Batemans Bay

Transport options from Parkes to Batemans Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 40m
A$275($185)
once daily561km (349 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
A$380($255)
twice a week600km (373 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
A$79($53)
6 times a week522km (324 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
12h 30m
A$120($82)
twice a week718km (446 miles)
Train to Central Station, bus13h 15m
A$110($75)
twice a week721km (448 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
A$58($39)
on demand433km (269 miles)

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Airports near Batemans Bay

The following major airports near Batemans Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Batemans Bay
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Batemans Bay
MIM
Merimbula Airport (MIM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Batemans Bay