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

The cheapest way to get from Forbes to Lara is to bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbes to Lara is to drive and fly and train which takes 4h 57m and costs $380 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Forbes and Lara?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbes station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Forbes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Lara Station/Hicks St via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

How far is it from Forbes to Lara?

The distance between Forbes and Lara is 751 km. The road distance is 712.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbes to Lara without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 55m and costs $60 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Forbes to Lara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbes to Lara bus from?

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

Where does the Forbes to Lara bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forbes to Lara?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbes to Lara is 712 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Forbes to Lara.

Where can I stay near Lara?

There are 362+ hotels available in Lara.

Forbes to Lara - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Forbes to Lara by bus, train, car, or plane

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

Bus, train
best
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 Lara Station
9h 55m
$63–222
Bus
cheapest
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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lara Station/Hicks St
12h 23m
$52–96
Bus, train via Gundagai
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 Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St723
3. Take the bus from Gundagai to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Station
12h 12m
$126–144
Drive 712.2 km
1. Drive from Forbes to Lara712.2 km
7h 50m
$139–201
Drive, fly to Avalon Airport
1. Drive from Forbes to Orange-Airport-OAG
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Avalon Airport (AVV)OAG - AVV
6h 13m
$205–912
Drive, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Drive from Forbes to Orange-Airport-OAG
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)OAG - MEL
3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Lara Station
4h 57m
$380–765

Forbes to Lara by bus and train

6Weekly Services

9h 55mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 750.6 km
Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Forbes, NSW, Australia and Lara, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Lara Station/Hicks St via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 12h 23m.

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