The distance between Parkes and Shepparton is around 518km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Parkes to Shepparton 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 Shepparton Station.
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Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 then Darlington Point Coach Stop Bridge St and then to Shepparton.
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Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 then take the train to Wangaratta Station Platform 1 then take the bus to Shepparton.
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There are several options for getting from Parkes to Shepparton by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$77 ($52) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$285 ($195).
The distance between Parkes and Shepparton is around 518km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 441km (274 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Parkes and Shepparton by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Parkes to Shepparton is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$285 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Parkes and Shepparton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$77 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Parkes and Shepparton. We recommend that you fly from Parkes (PKE) to Albury (ABX) then take the train to Benalla Station then take the bus to Shepparton. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Parkes and Shepparton. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Parkes to Shepparton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 and Darlington Point Coach Stop Bridge St. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.
NSW TrainLink and V-Line run regular bus services between Parkes and Shepparton. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Parkes to Shepparton. We recommend that you take the train to Orange Station then fly from Orange (OAG) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Shepparton Station. instead which will take 6h 55m.
The closest major airport to Shepparton is Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) which is approximately 144km (89 miles) from Shepparton. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) 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 Shepparton. The distance is around 518km (322 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parkes to Shepparton is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around A$79 ($53).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 5h 45m | A$435($290) | once daily | 1,174km (729 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 55m | A$435($290) | twice a week | 929km (578 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 55m | A$285($195) | once daily | 920km (572 miles) |
Bus | 9h 20m | A$89($60) | 6 times a week | 699km (435 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 6h 55m | A$79($53) | 6 times a week | 585km (364 miles) |
Bus to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2, train | 6h 55m | A$77($52) | 6 times a week | 582km (362 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | A$70($47) | on demand | 518km (322 miles) |
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The following major airports near Shepparton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.