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

The cheapest way to get from Forbes to Parramatta is to bus which costs $23 - $50 and takes 7h 18m.

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 7m and costs $170 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Forbes and Parramatta?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbes station to Parramatta station. However, there are services departing from Forbes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Parramatta Station, Stand A1 via Lithgow Station, Railway Pde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Forbes to Parramatta?

The distance between Forbes and Parramatta is 360 km. The road distance is 347.9 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 7h 17m and costs $30 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m 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 Forbes Station, Coach Stop.

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 $23 - $50 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Forbes to Parramatta bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forbes to Parramatta?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbes to Parramatta is 348 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Forbes to Parramatta.

Where can I stay near Parramatta?

There are 4106+ 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

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

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 7m
$175–344
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 572
2. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde to Parramatta Station, Stand A1bus 23Bm / ...
7h 18m
$23–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 572
2. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
7h 17m
$34–50
Train
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Parramatta Stationtrain 446
7h 50m
$42–80
Drive 347.9 km
1. Drive from Forbes to Parramattacar 347.9 km
4h 31m
$62–90
Line 571 bus to Parkes, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop 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
$172–315

Forbes to Parramatta by bus and train

12Weekly Services

7h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 360.2 km
Duration: 3h 7m

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 Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Parramatta Station, Stand A1 via Lithgow Station, Railway Pde in around 7h 18m.

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