How to Travel from
Parkes to Cairns
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Parkes, Australia → Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Parkes to Cairns
Composite routes from Parkes to Cairns
Cheapest
26 h 6 min
Car
2273 km.
from $125
Other
7 h 41 min
Plane
1817 km.
from $299.26
47 h 57 min
1818 km.
from $1936.53
2 d 4 h 47 min
Train, Bus
1816 km.
from $232
9 h
Bus, Plane
1817 km.
from $357.86
12 h 25 min
Train, Plane
1817 km.
from $207.72
2 d 5 h 7 min
1816 km.
from $419.74
Route Navigator Parkes - Cairns
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Continue onto Jansen Lane
Jansen Lane, 51 м
51 м
Turn left onto Court Street
Court Street, 74 м
74 м
Turn right onto Clarinda Street
Clarinda Street, 84 м
84 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Clarinda Street
Clarinda Street, 240 м
240 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Clarinda Street
Clarinda Street, 3 km 466 м
3 km 466 м
Turn right onto Newell Highway
Newell Highway, 63 km 923 м
63 km 923 м
Turn sharp left onto Tomingley Road
Tomingley Road, 37 km 492 м
37 km 492 м
Turn right onto Dandaloo Street
Dandaloo Street, 1 km 826 м
1 km 826 м
Continue onto Trangie Road
Trangie Road, 241 м
241 м
Turn right onto Warren Road
Warren Road, 1 km 691 м
1 km 691 м
Turn right onto Eumungerie Road
Eumungerie Road, 34 km 396 м
34 km 396 м
Turn sharp left onto Collie Road
Collie Road, 36 km 418 м
36 km 418 м
Turn right onto Collie-Trangie Road
Collie-Trangie Road, 8 km 998 м
8 km 998 м
Continue onto Coonamble Street
Coonamble Street, 42 km 316 м
42 km 316 м
Turn left onto Gulargambone Road
Gulargambone Road, 3 km 855 м
3 km 855 м
Turn right onto Warren Road
Warren Road, 25 km 480 м
25 km 480 м
Turn left onto Castlereagh Highway
Castlereagh Highway, 18 km 613 м
18 km 613 м
Turn slight left onto Aberford Street
Aberford Street, 115 km 400 м
115 km 400 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Fox Street
Fox Street, 1 km 555 м
1 km 555 м
Turn slight left onto Castlereagh Highway
Castlereagh Highway, 14 km 913 м
14 km 913 м
Turn right onto Gwydir Highway
Gwydir Highway, 149 km 466 м
149 km 466 м
Turn left onto Carnarvon Highway
Carnarvon Highway, 112 km 937 м
112 km 937 м
Turn right onto Salmon Road
Salmon Road, 6 km 41 м
6 km 41 м
Turn right onto Carnarvon Highway
Carnarvon Highway, 109 km 924 м
109 km 924 м
Turn right onto Alexander Street
Alexander Street, 231 м
231 м
Turn left onto Charlotte Street
Charlotte Street, 1 km 725 м
1 km 725 м
Turn right onto Burrowes Street
Burrowes Street, 71 km 35 м
71 km 35 м
Turn left onto Roma Downs Road
Roma Downs Road, 3 km 160 м
3 km 160 м
Turn right onto Billy Bob Way
Billy Bob Way, 457 м
457 м
Turn left onto Warrego Highway
Warrego Highway, 3 km 694 м
3 km 694 м
Turn right onto Gregory Street
Gregory Street, 463 м
463 м
Turn left onto Bungil Street
Bungil Street, 1 km 652 м
1 km 652 м
Turn right onto Quintin Street
Quintin Street, 300 м
300 м
Continue onto Northern Road
Northern Road, 263 km 839 м
263 km 839 м
Turn left onto Dawson Highway
Dawson Highway, 70 km 399 м
70 km 399 м
Turn right onto Eclipse Street
Eclipse Street, 1 km 817 м
1 km 817 м
Turn right onto Eclipse Street Bypass
Eclipse Street Bypass, 45 м
45 м
Continue onto Eclipse Street
Eclipse Street, 65 km 241 м
65 km 241 м
Keep left onto A7
1 km 130 м
1 km 130 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Clermont Street
Clermont Street, 1 km 705 м
1 km 705 м
Keep right onto Anakie Street
Anakie Street, 22 м
22 м
Turn right onto Anakie Street
Anakie Street, 122 м
122 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Egerton Street
Egerton Street, 2 km 780 м
2 km 780 м
Continue onto Gregory Highway
Gregory Highway, 104 km 266 м
104 km 266 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Gregory Highway
Gregory Highway, 366 km 933 м
366 km 933 м
Turn right onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 8 km 558 м
8 km 558 м
Turn right onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 120 km 897 м
120 km 897 м
Keep left onto Stuart Drive and drive toward Stuart Drive
Stuart Drive, Stuart Drive, 4 km 616 м
4 km 616 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Stuart Drive
Stuart Drive, 2 km 648 м
2 km 648 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 152 м
2 km 152 м
Turn left onto Cross Street
Cross Street, 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Fulham Road
Fulham Road, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 2 km 993 м
2 km 993 м
Keep left
1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Keep right onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 2 м
1 km 2 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 754 м
1 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 6 km 162 м
6 km 162 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 151 km 898 м
151 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 95 km 840 м
95 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ernest Street
Ernest Street, 31 km 511 м
31 km 511 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 51 km 50 м
51 km 50 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive off ramp and drive toward City, Portsmith
Ray Jones Drive off ramp, City, Portsmith, 2 km 108 м
2 km 108 м
Keep left
1 km 609 м
1 km 609 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lyons Street
Lyons Street, 324 м
324 м
Turn right onto Spence Street
Spence Street, 297 м
297 м
Turn left onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 245 м
245 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 339 м
339 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 2 km 702 м
2 km 702 м
Turn left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 452 м
452 м
Turn right onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 150 м
150 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 334 м
334 м
Turn left onto McLeod Street
McLeod Street, 106 м
106 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Parkes Station to Strathfield
Ave. Duration:
6h 42m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$6.95–$16.42
Train from Strathfield Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
13h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.00–$32.84
Train from Parkes Station to Katoomba
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$6.32–$13.89
Train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.04–$6.32
Train from Parkes Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$6.95–$16.42
Bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$6.95
Bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Orange
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.14–$8.84
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.42–$214.73
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.31–$189.46
Australia Wide Coaches
Phone:
02 9516 1300
Email:
info@austwidecoaches.com.au
Website:
austwidecoaches.com.au/
Bus from Orange to Central
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$37.89–$53.05
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Orange Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$555.76
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$543.13
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Orange Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.57–$884.17
Plane from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.83–$1,073.63
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$593.66
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Orange Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$189.46–$606.29
Plane from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$214.73–$694.70
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$492.61
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$59.37–$4,287.06
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Parkes to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Cairns is to train and bus which costs $119.57 - $217.39 and takes 2 days 4h.
What is the fastest way to get from Parkes to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from Parkes to Cairns is to drive and fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $141.30 - $500 .
Is there a direct bus between Parkes and Cairns?
No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Orange, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
Is there a direct train between Parkes and Cairns?
No, there is no direct train from Parkes station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 57m.
How far is it from Parkes to Cairns?
The distance between Parkes and Cairns is 1985 km. The road distance is 2241.6 km.
How do I travel from Parkes to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Parkes to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 47h 57m and costs $65.22 - $3804.35 .
How long does it take to get from Parkes to Cairns?
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Parkes to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Parkes to Cairns bus from?
Parkes to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Parkes Station, Coach Stop.
Where do I catch the Parkes to Cairns train from?
Parkes to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Parkes Station.
Train or bus from Parkes to Cairns?
The best way to get from Parkes to Cairns is to train which takes 47h 57m and costs $65.22 - $3804.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $217.39 - $402.17 and takes 2 days 5h.
Where does the Parkes to Cairns bus arrive?
Parkes to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Orange Station, Coach Bay 1.
What is the time difference between Parkes and Cairns?
Cairns is 1h behind Parkes. It is currently 17:10 in Parkes and 16:10 in Cairns.
Where does the Parkes to Cairns train arrive?
Parkes to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Can I drive from Parkes to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Cairns is 2242 km. It takes approximately 25h 43m to drive from Parkes to Cairns.
Where can I stay near Cairns?
There are 861+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $69.35 per night.
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