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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballarat and Forbes takes 42h 1m and the fastest bus takes 24h 39m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Ballarat to Forbes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

42h 1m
Duration
801 km
Distance
$79
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Ballarat to Forbes bus times

Buses run twice a week between Ballarat and Forbes. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballarat is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Forbes at 4:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and take an average of 42h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    V-Line BusesNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink24h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    V-Line BusesNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink2d 11h • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 800.8 km
  • Duration: 42h 1m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Victoria Park, Harold St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 in around 12h 59m.

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