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Katoomba to Forbes buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Katoomba and Forbes takes 5h 17m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Katoomba 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.

5h 17m
Duration
302 km
Distance
$64
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Katoomba to Forbes bus times

Buses run twice a week between Katoomba and Forbes. The service departs Katoomba at 3:50 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Forbes at 21:07:00. All services require a transfer at Lucknow and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Australia Wide CoachesNSW TrainLink5h 17m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Australia Wide CoachesNSW TrainLink5h 17m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Katoomba to Forbes? 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: 302.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Katoomba to Victoria Park, Harold St via Lucknow and Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine in around 5h 12m.

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