What is the cheapest way to get from Forbes to Tweed Heads?

The cheapest way to get from Forbes to Tweed Heads is to train which costs $100 - $340 and takes 25h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forbes to Tweed Heads?

The fastest way to get from Forbes to Tweed Heads is to drive and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $310 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Forbes and Tweed Heads?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbes station to Tweed Heads. However, there are services departing from Forbes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Tweed Heads via Orange and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 33m.

How far is it from Forbes to Tweed Heads?

The distance between Forbes and Tweed Heads is 850 km. The road distance is 963.5 km.

How do I travel from Forbes to Tweed Heads without a car?

The best way to get from Forbes to Tweed Heads without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 41m and costs $150 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Forbes to Tweed Heads?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Forbes to Tweed Heads, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbes to Tweed Heads bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forbes to Tweed Heads?

The best way to get from Forbes to Tweed Heads is to bus which takes 23h 33m and costs $170 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $340 and takes 25h 40m.

Where does the Forbes to Tweed Heads bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forbes to Tweed Heads?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbes to Tweed Heads is 964 km. It takes approximately 11h 32m to drive from Forbes to Tweed Heads.

Where can I stay near Tweed Heads?

There are 2663+ hotels available in Tweed Heads.

Forbes to Tweed Heads - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Forbes to Tweed Heads by car, plane, bus, or train

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Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Drive from Forbes to Orange Airport (OAG)
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)OAG - OOL
5h 24m
$317–1,038
Train
cheapest
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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
25h 40m
$109–332
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1572
2. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains StationBmt
3. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Central StationBmt
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise
22h 41m
$158–334
Train, bus
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 Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre171 / ...
23h 20m
$111–331
Drive 963.5 km
1. Drive from Forbes to Tweed Heads963.5 km
11h 32m
$190–274
Drive to Orange Airport, 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 International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
6h 50m
$378–767
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)DBO - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
8h 3m
$437–825
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 Tweed Heads
23h 33m
$179–255

Forbes to Tweed Heads by bus, train, and tram

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22h 41mAverage Duration

$158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 850.1 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Forbes, NSW, Australia and Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Tweed Heads via Orange and Central Station in around 23h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Parkes Station, Coach Stop, Parkes Station, Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station in around 25h 40m.

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