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There are 4 ways to get from Katoomba to Forbes by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Katoomba to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus
    2. Take the bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Forbes Station, Coach Stopbus571
    5h 7m
    $29–73

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Parkes Stationtrain445
    6h 14m
    $36–67

  3. Drive 270.6 km

    1. Drive from Katoomba to Forbescar270.6 km
    3h 25m
    $53–77

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)planeSYD - PKE
    5h 39m
    $212–308

Katoomba to Forbes by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Katoomba to Forbes Station, Coach Stop via Bathurst Station, Coach Stop in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Katoomba Station to Parkes Station twice a week. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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