How to travel from Parkes to Freycinet, Australia
The distance between Parkes and Freycinet is around 1,394km (866 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Parkes to Freycinet by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Freycinet → Parkes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Launceston (LST), bus
Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Opp. No.5 Story St and then to Coles Bay Rd Cnr Swanwick Rd.
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costA$420($285)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Freycinet National Park.
- Duration20h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$465($315)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parkes and Freycinet
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Parkes to Freycinet by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around A$275 ($185) and will take around 11h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$420 ($285).
The distance between Parkes and Freycinet is around 1,394km (866 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,008km (626 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Parkes and Freycinet by train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Parkes to Freycinet is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx A$420 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Parkes and Freycinet is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$275 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Parkes and Freycinet. We recommend that you fly from Parkes (PKE) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Opp. No.5 Story St and then to Coles Bay Rd Cnr Swanwick Rd. instead which will take 6h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Parkes and Freycinet. We recommend that you fly from Parkes (PKE) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Opp. No.5 Story St and then to Coles Bay Rd Cnr Swanwick Rd. instead which will take 6h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Parkes to Freycinet. We recommend that you take the train to Orange Station then fly from Orange (OAG) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Swansea 1 Victoria St. instead which will take 8h 30m.
The closest major airport to Freycinet is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 96km (60 miles) from Freycinet. Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) 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 Freycinet. We recommend that you take the train to Orange Station then fly from Orange (OAG) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Swansea 1 Victoria St. instead which will take 8h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parkes to Freycinet is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around A$950 ($640).
Compare travel optionsbetween Parkes and Freycinet
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Launceston (LST), bus + 6 similar | 6h 25m | A$420($285) | once daily | 1,410km (876 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 55m | A$605($410) | once daily | 1,551km (964 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 11h 15m | A$870($585) | 6 times a week | 1,448km (899 miles) |
| Train to Orange Station, plane and bus | 7h 55m | A$380($255) | twice a week | 1,449km (900 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 8h 30m | A$950($640) | twice a week | 1,590km (988 miles) |
| Train to Central Station, plane and bus | 11h 60m | A$275($185) | twice a week | 1,568km (974 miles) |
| Train to Central Station, plane and bus | 12h 35m | A$505($340) | twice a week | 1,710km (1,062 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 20h 40m | A$465($315) | twice daily | 1,394km (866 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Parkes and Freycinet
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Link Airways
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Calow's Coaches
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Freycinet
The following major airports near Freycinet offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 96km (60 miles) from Freycinet
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Freycinet
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 193km (120 miles) from Freycinet