How to travel from Swan Hill to Parkes, Australia
The distance between Swan Hill and Parkes is around 610km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Swan Hill 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 Parkes → Swan Hill if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Bendigo then fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Parkes (PKE).
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical costA$725($490)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Albury, Tourist Information Centre/249 Sheridan St then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Parkes Station Coach Stop.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costA$105($69)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Wangaratta then take the train to Cootamundra Station then take the bus to Parkes Station Coach Stop.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costA$95($65)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swan Hill and Parkes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Swan Hill 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$95 ($64) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$725 ($490).
The distance between Swan Hill and Parkes is around 610km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 490km (304 miles)
It takes around 10h 40m to get from Swan Hill and Parkes by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swan Hill to Parkes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx A$725 ($490).
The cheapest way to travel between Swan Hill and Parkes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$95 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Swan Hill and Parkes. We recommend that you take the train to Bendigo then fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 6h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swan Hill and Parkes. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swan Hill to Parkes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Tourist Information Centre/249 Sheridan St and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.
V/Line, Firefly Express and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Swan Hill and Parkes. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swan Hill to Parkes. We recommend that you take the bus to Mildura then fly from Mildura (MQL) to Parkes (PKE). 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 Swan Hill and Parkes. The distance is around 610km (379 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swan Hill to Parkes is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 40m and will usually cost around A$95 ($65).
Compare travel optionsbetween Swan Hill and Parkes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 6h 25m | A$725($490) | once daily | 1,183km (735 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 40m | A$730($490) | 4 times a week | 1,366km (849 miles) |
| Bus to Shepparton, plane | 10h 25m | A$445($300) | once daily | 1,291km (802 miles) |
Bus | 11h 20m | A$105($69) | 6 times a week | 843km (524 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 10h 40m | A$95($65) | 6 times a week | 815km (507 miles) |
| Bus to Benalla, train | 10h 50m | A$95($64) | 6 times a week | 814km (506 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 13h 15m | A$115($79) | 6 times a week | 1,063km (661 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | A$115($78) | on demand | 610km (379 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Swan Hill and Parkes
Bus companies
V/Line
NSW TrainLink
Firefly Express
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Train operators
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