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

The cheapest way to get from Forbes to Katoomba is to bus and train which costs $28 - $170 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbes to Katoomba is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Forbes and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbes station to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Forbes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Katoomba via Lucknow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Forbes to Katoomba?

The distance between Forbes and Katoomba is 300 km. The road distance is 270.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbes to Katoomba without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $55 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Forbes to Katoomba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbes to Katoomba bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forbes to Katoomba?

The best way to get from Forbes to Katoomba is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Forbes to Katoomba bus arrive?

Forbes to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at 4612 Mitchell Hwy station.

Can I drive from Forbes to Katoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbes to Katoomba is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Forbes to Katoomba.

Where can I stay near Katoomba?

There are 522+ hotels available in Katoomba.

Forbes to Katoomba - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Forbes to Katoomba by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to 4612 Mitchell Hwy572
2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoomba
5h 21m
$55–81
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1572
2. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Katoomba StationBmt
5h 25m
$28–161
Train
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Katoomba Station446
6h 37m
$37–70
Drive 270.8 km
1. Drive from Forbes to Katoomba270.8 km
3h 26m
$53–77

Forbes to Katoomba by bus

6Weekly Buses

5h 21mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 299.9 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Katoomba via Lucknow in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Parkes Station to Katoomba Station twice a week. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 5h 9m.

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