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

The cheapest way to get from Forbes to Parramatta is to bus and train which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbes to Parramatta is to drive and fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $220 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Forbes and Parramatta?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbes to Parramatta station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park, Harold St and arriving at Parramatta Station, Stand B2 via Orange and Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Forbes to Parramatta?

The distance between Forbes and Parramatta is 360 km. The road distance is 351.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbes to Parramatta without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 56m and costs $30 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Forbes to Parramatta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbes to Parramatta bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forbes to Parramatta?

The best way to get from Forbes to Parramatta is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Forbes to Parramatta bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forbes to Parramatta?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbes to Parramatta is 351 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Forbes to Parramatta.

Where can I stay near Parramatta?

There are 4442+ hotels available in Parramatta.

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

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

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Drive to Orange Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Forbes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OAG - SYD
3h 9m
$226–386
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 572
2. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
6h 56m
$34–50
Train
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Parramatta Stationtrain 446
7h 50m
$42–80
Drive 351.1 km
1. Drive from Forbes to Parramattacar 351.1 km
4h 36m
$65–94
Line 571 bus to Parkes, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PKE - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Parramatta Stationtrain
5h 2m
$212–334
Bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to Orange Station, Coach Bay 1bus 520 / ...
2. Take the bus from Orange to Strathfield Station, Everton Rdbus
8h 10m
$68–101

Forbes to Parramatta by bus and train

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6h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 360.2 km
Duration: 3h 9m

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

NSW TrainLink operates a train from Parkes Station to Parramatta Station twice a week. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to Parramatta Station, Stand B2 via Orange, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, and Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand G in around 8h 10m.

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