How to travel from Rye to Parkes, Australia
The distance between Rye and Parkes is around 802km (499 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Rye to Parkes by ferry, car, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Parkes → Rye if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Car and Plane
Take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Parkes (PKE).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costA$490($330)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Frankston, Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Gundagai then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Parkes Station Coach Stop.
- Duration14h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$95($63)
Multiple bus operators
Bus to Frankston, train
Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Cootamundra Station then take the bus to Parkes Station Coach Stop.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costA$83($56)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rye and Parkes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rye to Parkes by ferry, car, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$83 ($56) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$490 ($330).
The distance between Rye and Parkes is around 802km (499 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 657km (409 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Rye and Parkes by ferry, car, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rye to Parkes is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$490 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Parkes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$83 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rye and Parkes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rye and Parkes. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rye to Parkes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankston, Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd, Gundagai and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.
Metropolitan buses, Firefly Express and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Rye and Parkes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rye to Parkes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Orange (OAG) then take the train to Parkes Station. instead which will take 5h 55m.
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 Rye and Parkes. The distance is around 802km (499 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Parkes is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around A$500 ($335).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rye and Parkes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Car and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 30m | A$490($330) | once daily | 1,126km (700 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6hrs | A$445($300) | once daily | 1,113km (691 miles) |
| Bus to Frankston, train and plane | 6h 55m | A$705($475) | twice a week | 853km (530 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Plane and Train | 5h 55m | A$500($335) | twice a week | 1,165km (724 miles) |
Bus | 14h 20m | A$95($63) | 4 times a week | 889km (552 miles) |
Bus to Frankston, train + 1 similar | 10h 50m | A$83($56) | 6 times a week | 809km (502 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 11h 10m | A$83($56) | 6 times a week | 808km (502 miles) |
Drive | 9hrs | A$150($100) | on demand | 802km (499 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rye and Parkes
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Link Airways
Ferry operators
Searoad Ferries
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Metro Trains Melbourne
NSW TrainLink XPT
Bus companies
Metropolitan buses
Firefly Express
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