What is the cheapest way to get from Forbes to Caloundra?

The cheapest way to get from Forbes to Caloundra is to train which costs $100 - $650 and takes 26h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forbes to Caloundra?

The fastest way to get from Forbes to Caloundra is to drive and fly and train which takes 7h 5m and costs $360 - $650.

How far is it from Forbes to Caloundra?

The distance between Forbes and Caloundra is 1007 km. The road distance is 1057.3 km.

How do I travel from Forbes to Caloundra without a car?

The best way to get from Forbes to Caloundra without a car is to bus which takes 24h 30m and costs $190 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Forbes to Caloundra?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Forbes to Caloundra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbes to Caloundra bus from?

Forbes to Caloundra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Forbes Station, Coach Stop.

Train or bus from Forbes to Caloundra?

The best way to get from Forbes to Caloundra is to bus which takes 24h 30m and costs $190 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $650 and takes 26h 9m.

Where does the Forbes to Caloundra bus arrive?

Forbes to Caloundra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.

What is the time difference between Forbes and Caloundra?

Caloundra is 1h behind Forbes. It is currently 4:42 PM in Forbes and 3:42 PM in Caloundra.

Can I drive from Forbes to Caloundra?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbes to Caloundra is 1057 km. It takes approximately 12h 15m to drive from Forbes to Caloundra.

Where can I stay near Caloundra?

There are 1418+ hotels available in Caloundra.

Forbes to Caloundra - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Forbes and Caloundra?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbes station to Caloundra. However, there are services departing from Forbes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Bowman Rd near First Ave via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and Landsborough station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 30m.

There are 8 ways to get from Forbes to Caloundra by car, plane, bus, or train

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Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Drive from Forbes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane OAG - MCY
7h 30m
$426–737
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 446
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train
26h 9m
$109–641
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 791
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
3. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus
4. Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough station, stop Bbus
24h 30m
$196–274
Drive 1,057.3 km
1. Drive from Forbes to Caloundracar 1,057.3 km
12h 15m
$195–282
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Drive from Forbes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane OAG - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 5m
$363–611
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane DBO - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
8h 18m
$404–771
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Central Stationtrain 446
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
26h 35m
$174–392
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to 4612 Mitchell Hwybus 572
2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train
29h 2m
$187–587

Forbes to Caloundra by bus

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24h 30mAverage Duration

$196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,006.6 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, Brisbane City, Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Landsborough station, stop B, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 24h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Parkes Station, Coach Stop, Parkes Station, Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 26h 9m.

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