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Trip Overview

The average bus between Forbes and Ballarat takes 38h 42m and the fastest bus takes 12h 35m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Forbes to Ballarat. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

38h 42m
Duration
803 km
Distance
$79
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Forbes to Ballarat bus times

Buses run twice a week between Forbes and Ballarat. The service departs Forbes at 10:05 AM in the morning, which arrives into Ballarat at 02:55:00. All services require a transfer at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and take an average of 38h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    NSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLinkV-Line Buses2d 16h • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLinkV-Line Buses12h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Forbes to Ballarat? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 802.8 km
  • Duration: 38h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 13h 5m.

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