There are 3 ways to get from Echuca to Forbes by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Wangaratta
best- Take the bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Wangaratta Station/Norton St
- Take the train from Wangaratta Station to Cootamundra Station622 / ...
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Forbes Station, Coach Stop791
9h 25m$43–202Drive 508.4 km
- Drive from Echuca to Forbes508.4 km
5h 39m$98–142Bus, train
- Take the bus from Echuca Coach Terminal, Heygarth St to Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1734
- Take the train from Wagga Wagga Station to Cootamundra Station622 / ...
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Forbes Station, Coach Stop791
9h 59m$57–203
Echuca to Forbes by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Echuca to Forbes is to bus and train via Wangaratta which costs $40 - $210 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Echuca to Forbes is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs $95 - $150.
The distance between Echuca and Forbes is 623 km. The road distance is 508.4 km.
The best way to get from Echuca to Forbes without a car is to bus and train via Wangaratta which takes 9h 25m and costs $40 - $210.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Echuca to Forbes, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Echuca to Forbes is 508 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Echuca to Forbes.
There are nine+ hotels available in Forbes.
What companies run services between Echuca, VIC, Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Echuca to Forbes. However, you can take the bus to Wangaratta Station/Norton St, walk to Wangaratta Station, take the train to Cootamundra Station, walk to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2, then take the bus to Forbes Station, Coach Stop. Alternatively, you can drive from Echuca to Forbes in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wangaratta Station to Cootamundra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–60
- Sleeper
- $140–160
Train from Wagga Wagga Station to Cootamundra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $20–27
- First
- $28–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Wangaratta Station/Norton St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Forbes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Echuca Coach Terminal, Heygarth St to Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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