How to travel from Shepparton to Parkes, Australia

The distance between Shepparton and Parkes is around 518km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Shepparton to Parkes by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ParkesShepparton if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Broadmeadows then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Parkes (PKE).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$405($275)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Visitors Centre then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3 and then to Parkes Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • 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 Wangaratta then take the train to Cootamundra Station then take the bus to Parkes Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$77($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Parkes.

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

There are several options for getting from Shepparton to Parkes 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 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$305 ($205).

The distance between Shepparton and Parkes is around 518km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 441km (274 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Shepparton and Parkes 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 Shepparton to Parkes is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx A$305 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Shepparton and Parkes, 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 Shepparton and Parkes. We recommend that you take the bus to Benalla Station then take the train to Albury Station then fly from Albury (ABX) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shepparton and Parkes. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Shepparton to Parkes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Visitors Centre, Griffith Station Coach Bay and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.

V-Line and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Shepparton and Parkes. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shepparton to Parkes. We recommend that you take the train to Broadmeadows then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 5h 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 Shepparton and Parkes. 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 Shepparton to Parkes is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around A$77 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shepparton and Parkes

Transport options from Shepparton to Parkes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 40m
A$405($275)
once daily1,175km (730 miles)
Train to Essendon, plane6h 30m
A$435($290)
twice a week930km (578 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 15m
A$305($205)
once daily921km (572 miles)
Bus
9h 5m
A$89($60)
6 times a week700km (435 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
7hrs
A$77($52)
6 times a week585km (363 miles)
Bus to Benalla Station, train7h 15m
A$77($52)
6 times a week583km (362 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
A$70($47)
on demand518km (322 miles)

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Airports near Parkes

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

PKE
Parkes Airport (PKE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Parkes
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
259km (161 miles) from Parkes
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
292km (182 miles) from Parkes