How to travel from Parkes to Mildura, Australia
The distance between Parkes and Mildura is around 683km (424 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Parkes to Mildura 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 Mildura → Parkes if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 then fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Mildura (MQL).
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical costA$565($380)
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3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 and then to Mildura Station Coach Stop.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costA$100($66)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Broken Hill Station then take the bus to Mildura Station Coach Stop.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$125($85)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parkes and Mildura
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Parkes to Mildura by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$100 ($66) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$565 ($380).
The distance between Parkes and Mildura is around 683km (424 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 568km (353 miles)
It takes around 11h 15m to get from Parkes and Mildura by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Parkes to Mildura is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx A$565 ($380).
The cheapest way to travel between Parkes and Mildura, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$100 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Parkes and Mildura. We recommend that you take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 then fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Mildura (MQL). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Parkes and Mildura. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Parkes to Mildura. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.
NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Parkes and Mildura. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Parkes to Mildura. We recommend that you take the train to Orange Station then fly from Orange (OAG) to Mildura (MQL). instead which will take 5h 60m.
The closest major airport to Mildura is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Mildura. Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) (BHQ) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Mildura. The distance is around 683km (424 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parkes to Mildura is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 15m and will usually cost around A$100 ($66).
Compare travel optionsbetween Parkes and Mildura
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 35m | A$565($380) | 4 times a week | 1,287km (800 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 60m | A$445($300) | twice a week | 1,185km (736 miles) |
| Bus to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, plane | 7h 40m | A$725($490) | 4 times a week | 1,113km (692 miles) |
| Train to Central Station, Fly | 9h 55m | A$360($240) | twice a week | 1,304km (811 miles) |
Bus | 11h 15m | A$100($66) | 6 times a week | 857km (533 miles) |
Train and Bus | 11h 15m | A$125($85) | twice a week | 990km (615 miles) |
Drive | 7h 30m | A$90($61) | on demand | 683km (424 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Parkes and Mildura
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Airports near Mildura
The following major airports near Mildura offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Mildura Airport (MQL)
- Distance
- 9km (5 miles) from Mildura
Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
- Distance
- 251km (156 miles) from Mildura
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
- Distance
- 342km (213 miles) from Mildura