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

The cheapest way to get from Forbes to Darwin is to bus which costs $440 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 18h.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbes to Darwin is to drive and fly which takes 9h 47m and costs $340 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Forbes and Darwin?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbes station to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Forbes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Darwin via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide and Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

How far is it from Forbes to Darwin?

The distance between Forbes and Darwin is 3120 km. The road distance is 3658.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbes to Darwin without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 18h and costs $440 - $1,200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Forbes to Darwin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbes to Darwin bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forbes to Darwin?

The best way to get from Forbes to Darwin is to bus which takes 2 days 18h and costs $440 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3,300 - $7,000 and takes 3 days 17h.

Where does the Forbes to Darwin bus arrive?

Forbes to Darwin bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2.

What is the time difference between Forbes and Darwin?

Darwin is 1h 30m behind Forbes. It is currently 1:15 AM in Forbes and 11:45 PM in Darwin.

Can I drive from Forbes to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbes to Darwin is 3658 km. It takes approximately 36h 55m to drive from Forbes to Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

There are 454+ hotels available in Darwin.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Forbes to Darwin by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus

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Drive to Orange Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Forbes to Orange Airport (OAG)
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)OAG - DRW
9h 47m
$345–1,277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2792
2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1
3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwin
2d 18h
$448–1,105
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Broken Hill Station445
2. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tce585
3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Darwin
2d 22h
$2,976–3,059
Drive 3,658.2 km
1. Drive from Forbes to Darwin3,658.2 km
36h 55m
$720–1,039
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)DBO - DRW
10h 20m
$394–1,385
Bus, train via Melbourne
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2792
2. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
4. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Darwin
3d 2h
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2792
2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1
3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
4. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Darwin
3d 4h
$2,932–3,009
Train
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Central Station
2. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Darwin
3d 17h
$3,311–6,669

Forbes to Darwin by bus

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2d 18hAverage Duration

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Distance: 3,119.5 km
Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Forbes, NSW, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Darwin via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 2d 18h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Darwin via Parkes Station, Coach Stop, Parkes Station, Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, and Darwin in around 3d 17h.

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