What is the cheapest way to get from Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

The cheapest way to get from Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train and bus and drive which costs $130 - $370 and takes 26h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

The fastest way to get from Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to drive and fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $380 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Forbes and Sunshine Coast (Region)?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbes station to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Forbes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, St George, Brisbane and Noosa Junction station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.

How far is it from Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

The distance between Forbes and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 985 km. The road distance is 1083.3 km.

How do I travel from Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car?

The best way to get from Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 23h 30m and costs $220 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus from?

Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Forbes Station, Coach Stop.

Train or bus from Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

The best way to get from Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to bus which takes 23h 30m and costs $220 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $800 and takes 25h 42m.

Where does the Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus arrive?

Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.

What is the time difference between Forbes and Sunshine Coast (Region)?

Sunshine Coast (Region) is 1h behind Forbes. It is currently 7:47 AM in Forbes and 6:47 AM in Sunshine Coast (Region).

Can I drive from Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 1083 km. It takes approximately 12h 35m to drive from Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region).

Where can I stay near Sunshine Coast (Region)?

There are 1884+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).

Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region) - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region) by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or taxi

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 to Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Drive from Forbes to Orange-Airport-OAG
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)OAG - MCY
6h 27m
$386–837
Train, bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Station446
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Casino Station33 / ...
3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Beenleigh Station, Stand B175
4. Drive from Sandgate station, platform 1 to Sunshine Coast (Region)
26h 59m
$137–367
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1791
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office513
3. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to St George
4. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane City
5. Take the bus from Brisbane to Noosa Junction
23h 30m
$228–327
Train
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Station446
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
25h 42m
$158–785
Drive 1,083.3 km
1. Drive from Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region)1,083.3 km
12h 35m
$210–303
Drive, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Drive from Forbes to Orange-Airport-OAG
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)OAG - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
7h 58m
$375–713
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Central Station446
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
3. Take the taxi from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Sunshine Coast (Region)
26h 6m
$384–642
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to 4612 Mitchell Hwy572
2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Beenleigh
4. Take the taxi from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Sunshine Coast (Region)
29h 17m
$398–529

Forbes to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus

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23h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 985.1 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Forbes, NSW, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, St George, Brisbane, and Noosa Junction station, stop B in around 23h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Sunshine Coast (Region) via Parkes Station, Coach Stop, Parkes Station, Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 25h 42m.

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