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How to get fromBalmain to Forbesby ferry, plane, bus, train or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Balmain to Forbes by ferry, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Ferry, fly to Parkes, line 572 bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)planeSYD - PKE
    3. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Forbes Station, Coach Stopbus
    4h 13m
    $211–496

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains StationtrainBmt
    2. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow StationtrainBmt
    3. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Forbes Station, Coach Stopbus571
    8h 41m
    $39–60

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain445
    9h 10m
    $43–80

  4. Drive 368.7 km

    1. Drive from Balmain to Forbescar368.7 km
    4h 44m
    $73–105

  5. Ferry, fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)planeSYD - DBO
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Forbes Station, Coach Stopbus
    5h 36m
    $239–458

  6. Ferry, fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Orange Airport (OAG)planeSYD - OAG
    3. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Forbes Station, Coach Stopbus
    6h 43m
    $216–380

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Orangebus
    2. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Forbes Station, Coach Stopbus519 / ...
    8h 52m
    $72–100

Balmain to Forbes by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Parkes Station twice a week. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darling St At Church St to Forbes Station, Coach Stop via Pitt St Before Hay St, Central Station, and Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 8h 52m.

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