The distance between Parkes and Healesville is around 701km (436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Parkes to Healesville by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale.
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Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2, Gundagai Coach Stop Sheridan St then Melbourne and then to Maroondah Hwy/Green St.
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Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Lilydale.
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There are several options for getting from Parkes to Healesville by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$82 ($55) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$370 ($250).
The distance between Parkes and Healesville is around 701km (436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 557km (346 miles)
It takes around 10hrs to get from Parkes and Healesville by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Parkes to Healesville is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$370 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Parkes and Healesville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$82 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Parkes and Healesville. We recommend that you fly from Parkes (PKE) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale. instead which will take 5hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Parkes and Healesville. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Parkes to Healesville. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2, Gundagai Coach Stop Sheridan St and Melbourne. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
NSW TrainLink, Firefly Express and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Parkes and Healesville. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Parkes to Healesville. We recommend that you fly from Parkes (PKE) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Healesville is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Healesville. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Parkes and Healesville. The distance is around 701km (436 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parkes to Healesville is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around A$82 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 5hrs | A$370($250) | once daily | 1,092km (678 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 45m | A$670($450) | twice a week | 1,131km (703 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 25m | A$450($300) | twice a week | 832km (517 miles) |
Bus | 11hrs | A$90($61) | 4 times a week | 814km (506 miles) |
Bus to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2, train + 1 similar | 10hrs | A$82($55) | 6 times a week | 787km (489 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10hrs | A$82($55) | 6 times a week | 787km (489 miles) |
Drive | 7h 60m | A$130($89) | on demand | 701km (436 miles) |
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The following major airports near Healesville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.