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

The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Forbes is to bus which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Forbes is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Lithgow and Forbes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 station and arriving at Forbes Station, Coach Stop station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Lithgow to Forbes?

The distance between Lithgow and Forbes is 267 km. The road distance is 233.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lithgow to Forbes without a car is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs $22 - $35.

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

The bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Forbes Station, Coach Stop takes 3h 47m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Lithgow to Forbes bus from?

Lithgow to Forbes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.

Train or bus from Lithgow to Forbes?

The best way to get from Lithgow to Forbes is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs $22 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Lithgow to Forbes bus arrive?

Lithgow to Forbes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Forbes Station, Coach Stop.

Can I drive from Lithgow to Forbes?

Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Forbes is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Lithgow to Forbes.

Where can I stay near Forbes?

There are nine+ hotels available in Forbes.

Lithgow to Forbes - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Forbes Station, Coach Stopbus 571
3h 47m
$22–35
Train
1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
5h 30m
$33–61
Drive 233.8 km
1. Drive from Lithgow to Forbescar 233.8 km
2h 52m
$43–61
Drive, fly
1. Drive from Lithgow to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Parkes (PKE)plane OAG - PKE
3h 41m
$166–333

Lithgow to Forbes by bus

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Distance: 267.1 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Forbes Station, Coach Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Lithgow Station to Parkes Station twice a week. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 4h 3m.

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