The distance between Roma and Parkes is around 882km (548 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Roma to Parkes by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Roma (RMA) to Parkes (PKE).
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Take the bus to Dalby, St George, Lightning Ridge then Dubbo Station Coach Bay 3 and then to Parkes Station Coach Stop.
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Strathfield Station and then to Parkes Station.
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There are several options for getting from Roma to Parkes by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$200 ($135) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$985 ($665).
The distance between Roma and Parkes is around 882km (548 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 733km (455 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Roma and Parkes by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Roma to Parkes is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$985 ($665).
The cheapest way to travel between Roma and Parkes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$200 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Roma and Parkes. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Roma to Parkes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street and Strathfield Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.
Queensland Rail Travel and NSW TrainLink run train services between Roma and Parkes. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 8h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Roma and Parkes. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Roma to Parkes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dalby, St George, Lightning Ridge and Dubbo Station Coach Bay 3. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 17h 15m.
Bus Queensland and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Roma and Parkes. Buses run twice a week and take around 17h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Roma and Parkes. Flights depart from Roma (RMA) and arrive at Parkes (PKE) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Roma to Parkes. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE) and Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Roma to Parkes typically takes around 3h 55m. Flights depart from Roma (RMA) and and arrive into Parkes (PKE).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Roma and Parkes. The distance is around 882km (548 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Roma to Parkes is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around A$985 ($665).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 4h 25m | A$985($665) | once daily | 1,488km (925 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | A$1,020($685) | 6 times a week | 1,262km (784 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 45m | A$900($605) | twice a week | 1,527km (949 miles) |
Fly to Sydney (SYD), Train | 9h 35m | A$720($485) | twice a week | 1,646km (1,023 miles) |
Bus | 17h 15m | A$200($135) | twice a week | 1,328km (825 miles) |
Train | 1 day 8h | A$230($155) | twice a week | 1,921km (1,193 miles) |
Drive | 9h 35m | A$165($110) | on demand | 882km (548 miles) |
Regional Express
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Bus Queensland
Premier Motor Service
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
The following major airports near Parkes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.