How to travel from Port Augusta to Parkes, Australia
The distance between Port Augusta and Parkes is around 1,232km (765 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Port Augusta to Parkes by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Parkes → Port Augusta if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Parkes (PKE).
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time3h 45m
- Typical costA$1,000($675)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Adelaide, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop then Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Parkes Station Coach Stop.
- Duration21h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$215($145)
Multiple bus operators
Bus to Adelaide, train
Take the bus to Adelaide and then to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop then take the train to Parkes Station.
- Duration16h 55m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$190($130)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Augusta and Parkes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Augusta to Parkes by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$190 ($130) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,000 ($675).
The distance between Port Augusta and Parkes is around 1,232km (765 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 975km (606 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Port Augusta and Parkes by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Augusta to Parkes is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx A$1,000 ($675).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Augusta and Parkes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$190 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Augusta and Parkes. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Augusta and Parkes. It typically takes around 21h 25m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Augusta to Parkes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop and Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 25m.
Stateliner, Greyhound Australia and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Port Augusta and Parkes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 21h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Augusta to Parkes. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Orange (OAG) then take the train to Parkes Station. instead which will take 6h 40m.
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
Yes it is possible to drive from Port Augusta and Parkes. The distance is around 1,232km (765 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Augusta to Parkes is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$990 ($665).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Augusta and Parkes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 10m | A$1,000($675) | once daily | 1,770km (1,100 miles) |
| Bus to Whyalla, plane | 9h 5m | A$805($540) | 6 times a week | 1,663km (1,033 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 40m | A$990($665) | twice a week | 1,809km (1,124 miles) |
Bus | 21h 25m | A$215($145) | 4 times a week | 1,718km (1,068 miles) |
Bus to Adelaide, train + 2 similar | 16h 55m | A$190($130) | twice a week | 1,504km (934 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 17h 20m | A$200($135) | twice a week | 1,523km (946 miles) |
| Bus to Adelaide, train | 23h 20m | A$230($155) | 6 times a week | 1,665km (1,034 miles) |
Drive | 12h 55m | A$235($155) | on demand | 1,232km (765 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Augusta and Parkes
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Stateliner
V/Line
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink XPT
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