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

The cheapest way to get from Forbes to Melbourne is to bus which costs $55 - $85 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbes to Melbourne is to drive and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $370 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Forbes and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbes station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Forbes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and Gundagai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

How far is it from Forbes to Melbourne?

The distance between Forbes and Melbourne is 765 km. The road distance is 657.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbes to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 54m and costs $55 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Forbes to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbes to Melbourne bus from?

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

Where does the Forbes to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forbes to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbes to Melbourne is 657 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Forbes to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5226+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Forbes to Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Forbes to Melbourne by car, plane, bus, or train

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Drive, fly
best
1. Drive from Forbes to Orange-Airport-OAG
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)OAG - MEL
3h 56m
$373–804
Bus, train
cheapest
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 / ...
8h 54m
$56–212
Bus 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
11h 16m
$119–134
Drive 657.1 km
1. Drive from Forbes to Melbourne657.1 km
7h 19m
$126–182
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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St6339
11h 20m
$56–82

Forbes to Melbourne by bus and train

6Weekly Services

8h 54mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 764.6 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and Gundagai in around 11h 16m.

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