How to travel from Parkes to Shepparton, Australia

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.

7 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Shepparton Station.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$435($290)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 then Darlington Point Coach Stop Bridge St and then to Shepparton.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$89($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 then take the train to Wangaratta Station Platform 1 then take the bus to Shepparton.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$79($53)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Shepparton.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance518km (322 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parkes and Shepparton

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Parkes and Shepparton

Transport options from Parkes to Shepparton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
5h 45m
A$435($290)
once daily1,174km (729 miles)
Train and Plane6h 55m
A$435($290)
twice a week929km (578 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 55m
A$285($195)
once daily920km (572 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
A$89($60)
6 times a week699km (435 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
A$79($53)
6 times a week585km (364 miles)
Bus to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2, train6h 55m
A$77($52)
6 times a week582km (362 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
A$70($47)
on demand518km (322 miles)

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Airports near Shepparton

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

ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Shepparton
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Shepparton
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
200km (125 miles) from Shepparton