What is the cheapest way to get from Forbes to Nelson Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Forbes to Nelson Bay is to bus and train which costs $40 - $65 and takes 12h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forbes to Nelson Bay?

The fastest way to get from Forbes to Nelson Bay is to drive which takes 6h 32m and costs $100 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Forbes and Nelson Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbes station to Nelson Bay. However, there are services departing from Forbes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Donald St Before Stockton St via Orange, Central Station, Customs House, Watt St and Hunter St Before Tudor St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

How far is it from Forbes to Nelson Bay?

The distance between Forbes and Nelson Bay is 567 km. The road distance is 534.9 km.

How do I travel from Forbes to Nelson Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Forbes to Nelson Bay without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 16m and costs $55 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Forbes to Nelson Bay?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Forbes to Nelson Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbes to Nelson Bay bus from?

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

Where does the Forbes to Nelson Bay bus arrive?

Forbes to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Orange Station, Coach Bay 1.

Can I drive from Forbes to Nelson Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbes to Nelson Bay is 535 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Forbes to Nelson Bay.

Where can I stay near Nelson Bay?

There are 1404+ hotels available in Nelson Bay.

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

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

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Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train, bus
best
1. Drive from Forbes to Orange-Airport-OAG
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)OAG - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
4. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton St
7h 16m
$197–348
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Bathurst Station, Coach Stop572
2. Take the train from Bathurst Station to Central StationBmt
3. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle InterchangeCcn
4. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton St130 / ...
12h 22m
$44–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Station446
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton StationCcn
3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton St130 / ...
12h 16m
$55–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Orange Station, Coach Bay 1520 / ...
2. Take the bus from Orange to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastle
4. Take the bus from Hunter St Before Tudor St to Donald St Before Stockton St130 / ...
12h 33m
$105–161
Drive 534.9 km
1. Drive from Forbes to Nelson Bay534.9 km
6h 32m
$103–148
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)DBO - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
4. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton St
9h
$247–467
Fly Parkes to Sydney International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)PKE - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton St
9h 9m
$202–296
Bus, bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2
2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 5 to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St
3. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)CBR - NTL
4. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton St
9h 48m
$257–465

Forbes to Nelson Bay by bus and train

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12h 16mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 567 km
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Forbes, NSW, Australia and Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Donald St Before Stockton St via Orange, Central Station, Customs House, Watt St, and Hunter St Before Tudor St in around 12h 33m.

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