How to travel from Parkes to Seventeen Seventy, Australia

The distance between Parkes and Seventeen Seventy is around 1,247km (775 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Parkes to Seventeen Seventy by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 then fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Bundaberg (BDB) then take the bus to Taunton.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$965($650)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Strathfield Station then Brisbane and then to Miriam Vale.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$490($330)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Newcastle then Brisbane and then to Taunton.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$420($280)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lithgow Station Railway Pde Bay 1 then take the train to Emu Plains Station then Strathfield Station and then to Brisbane then take the bus to Taunton.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$415($280)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Seventeen Seventy.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Distance1,307km (812 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parkes and Seventeen Seventy

There are several options for getting from Parkes to Seventeen Seventy by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$415 ($280) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$965 ($650).

The distance between Parkes and Seventeen Seventy is around 1,247km (775 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,061km (659 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Parkes and Seventeen Seventy by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Parkes to Seventeen Seventy is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx A$965 ($650).

The cheapest way to travel between Parkes and Seventeen Seventy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$415 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Parkes and Seventeen Seventy. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Parkes to Seventeen Seventy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strathfield Station, Brisbane and Miriam Vale. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Parkes and Seventeen Seventy. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 3h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Parkes and Seventeen Seventy. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Parkes to Seventeen Seventy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Newcastle, Brisbane and Taunton. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

NSW TrainLink, Sid Foggs Coaches, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Parkes and Seventeen Seventy. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 9h 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 Seventeen Seventy. We recommend that you take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 then fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Bundaberg (BDB) then take the bus to Taunton. instead which will take 6h 25m.

The closest major airport to Seventeen Seventy is Gladstone Airport (GLT) (GLT) which is approximately 75km (46 miles) from Seventeen Seventy. Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Seventeen Seventy. The distance is around 1,307km (812 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parkes to Seventeen Seventy is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around A$965 ($650).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Parkes and Seventeen Seventy

Transport options from Parkes to Seventeen Seventy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
6h 25m
A$965($650)
6 times a week1,247km (775 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 15m
A$900($605)
twice a week1,330km (827 miles)
Train
1 day 3h
A$490($330)
twice a week1,919km (1,192 miles)
Bus
1 day 9h
A$420($280)
3 times a week2,064km (1,283 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 7h
A$415($280)
once daily2,069km (1,285 miles)
Drive
15h 40m
A$245($165)
on demand1,307km (812 miles)

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Airports near Seventeen Seventy

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

GLT
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Seventeen Seventy
HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
163km (102 miles) from Seventeen Seventy
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
380km (236 miles) from Seventeen Seventy