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

The cheapest way to get from Forbes to Lithgow is to bus which costs $22 - $35 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbes to Lithgow is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Forbes and Lithgow?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Victoria Park, Harold St and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Forbes and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct train from Forbes station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Forbes to Lithgow?

The distance between Forbes and Lithgow is 263 km. The road distance is 234.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbes to Lithgow without a car is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $22 - $35.

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

The bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 takes 4h 3m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Forbes to Lithgow bus from?

Forbes to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Victoria Park, Harold St station.

Where do I catch the Forbes to Lithgow train from?

Forbes to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station.

Train or bus from Forbes to Lithgow?

The best way to get from Forbes to Lithgow is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $22 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Forbes to Lithgow bus arrive?

Forbes to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.

Where does the Forbes to Lithgow train arrive?

Forbes to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lithgow Station.

Can I drive from Forbes to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbes to Lithgow is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Forbes to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 201+ hotels available in Lithgow.

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There are 3 ways to get from Forbes to Lithgow by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 572
4h 3m
$22–35
Train
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Lithgow Stationtrain 446
5h 53m
$34–65
Drive 234.3 km
1. Drive from Forbes to Lithgowcar 234.3 km
2h 53m
$43–62

Forbes to Lithgow by bus

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Distance: 262.6 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 twice daily. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Parkes Station to Lithgow Station twice a week. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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