How to travel from Point Lookout to Parkes, Australia
The distance between Point Lookout and Parkes is around 904km (562 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Point Lookout to Parkes by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Parkes → Point Lookout if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Parkes (PKE).
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical costA$355($240)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Parkes Station.
- Duration22h 15m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$240($165)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the bus to Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D then Orange and then to Parkes Station Coach Stop.
- Duration23hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$245($165)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cleveland then drive to Parkes.
- Duration12h 5m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$295($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Point Lookout and Parkes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Point Lookout to Parkes by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$215 ($145) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$355 ($240).
The distance between Point Lookout and Parkes is around 904km (562 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 816km (507 miles)
It takes around 22h 15m to get from Point Lookout and Parkes by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Point Lookout to Parkes is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$355 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Point Lookout and Parkes is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$215 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Point Lookout and Parkes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Point Lookout and Parkes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Point Lookout to Parkes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Parkes is Parkes Airport (PKE) (PKE) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Parkes. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Point Lookout to Parkes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Parkes Station. instead which will take 22h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Point Lookout to Parkes is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 22h 15m and will usually cost around A$240 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Point Lookout and Parkes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 30m | A$355($240) | once daily | 1,130km (702 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 5h 50m | A$465($315) | 6 times a week | 904km (562 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 6h 30m | A$570($385) | twice a week | 988km (614 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 6h 35m | A$505($340) | once daily | 1,147km (712 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 22h 15m | A$240($165) | twice a week | 1,481km (920 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 2h | A$215($145) | twice a week | 1,548km (962 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 23hrs | A$245($165) | once a week | 1,439km (894 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 12h 5m | A$295($200) | every 2 hours | 1,018km (633 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Point Lookout and Parkes
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Link Airways
Bus companies
Australia Wide Coaches
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Transport for NSW
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Airports near Parkes
The following major airports near Parkes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Parkes Airport (PKE)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Parkes
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 259km (161 miles) from Parkes
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 292km (182 miles) from Parkes