Rome2Rio

How to get fromEmerald to Forbesby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train or car

Find Transport to Forbes

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Emerald to Forbes by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane EMD - DBO
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Forbes Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    10h 7m
    $652–2,067

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    39h 46m
    $153–3,665

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Lightning Ridgebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus bus 582 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Forbes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 792
    37h 30m
    $341–502

  4. Drive 1,292.7 km

    1. Drive from Emerald to Forbescar car 1,292.7 km
    14h 18m
    $240–347

  5. Fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane EMD - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Forbes Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    11h 30m
    $369–1,039

  6. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane EMD - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 5bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Forbes Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    12h 46m
    $341–973

  7. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane EMD - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain train
    13h 19m
    $337–924

  8. Fly to Parkes

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane EMD - PKE
    18h 5m
    $594–1,755

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Lucknowbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine to Forbes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 571
    42h 39m
    $252–3,762

Emerald to Forbes by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration37h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$341Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Emerald to Forbes Station, Coach Stop via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane City, Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office, and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 37h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emerald to Forbes Station, Coach Stop via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Strathfield Station, Parkes Station, and Parkes Station, Coach Stop in around 39h 46m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Emerald

Trips to Forbes

Popular routes