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

The cheapest way to get from Forbes to Pakenham is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbes to Pakenham is to drive and fly and train which takes 5h 34m and costs $380 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Forbes and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbes station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Forbes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

How far is it from Forbes to Pakenham?

The distance between Forbes and Pakenham is 823 km. The road distance is 712 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbes to Pakenham without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 31m and costs $60 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Forbes to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbes to Pakenham bus from?

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

Where does the Forbes to Pakenham bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forbes to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbes to Pakenham is 712 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Forbes to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 196+ hotels available in Pakenham.

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

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

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

Drive, fly, train
best
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 Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Station
5h 34m
$380–814
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 East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct
13h 45m
$57–95
Bus, train
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 Pakenham Station
10h 31m
$63–222
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 Pakenham Station
12h 53m
$126–144
Drive 712 km
1. Drive from Forbes to Pakenham712 km
8h 2m
$135–195

Forbes to Pakenham by bus and train

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10h 31mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 823.1 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 13h 45m.

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