How to travel from Parkes to Devonport, Australia
The distance between Parkes and Devonport is around 1,140km (708 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Parkes to Devonport by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Devonport → Parkes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Devonport (DPO).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time3h 55m
- Typical costA$420($285)
Regional Express
+ 2 others5 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 then Gundagai Coach Stop Sheridan St and then to Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport.
- Duration19h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$240($160)
Multiple operators
Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 then take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport.
- Duration18h 15m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costA$225($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport.
- Duration17h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$230($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parkes and Devonport
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Parkes to Devonport by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$200 ($135) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$420 ($285).
The distance between Parkes and Devonport is around 1,140km (708 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 909km (565 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Parkes and Devonport by train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Parkes to Devonport is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$420 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Parkes and Devonport is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$200 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Parkes and Devonport. We recommend that you fly from Parkes (PKE) to Devonport (DPO). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Parkes and Devonport. We recommend that you fly from Parkes (PKE) to Devonport (DPO). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Parkes and Devonport. Flights depart from Parkes (PKE) and arrive at Devonport (DPO) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Parkes to Devonport. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Parkes to Devonport typically takes around 3h 55m. Flights depart from Parkes (PKE) and and arrive into Devonport (DPO).
The closest major airport to Devonport is Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Devonport. Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Parkes to Devonport. We recommend that you take the train to Orange Station then fly from Orange (OAG) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Devonport Interchange. instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parkes to Devonport is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$530 ($360).
Compare travel optionsbetween Parkes and Devonport
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 4h 30m | A$420($285) | once daily | 1,422km (884 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | A$200($135) | once daily | 1,328km (825 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 20m | A$665($445) | 6 times a week | 1,468km (912 miles) |
| Bus to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2, plane | 8h 10m | A$615($415) | 6 times a week | 1,272km (791 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 40m | A$530($360) | twice a week | 1,367km (849 miles) |
| Train to Central Station, plane and bus | 10h 35m | A$225($155) | twice a week | 1,486km (923 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 19h 55m | A$240($160) | 4 times a week | 1,194km (742 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 18h 15m | A$225($150) | 6 times a week | 1,156km (718 miles) |
| Bus to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2, train and ferry | 18h 20m | A$225($150) | 6 times a week | 1,156km (718 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 40m | A$230($155) | twice daily | 1,140km (708 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Parkes and Devonport
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
XPT
Bus companies
Redline
Firefly Express
Airports near Devonport
The following major airports near Devonport offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 6km (3 miles) from Devonport
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 57km (36 miles) from Devonport
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 207km (129 miles) from Devonport