There are 6 ways to get from Nowra to Forbes by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl to Leighton Gardens, Argyle Stbus 810
- Take the train from Moss Vale Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain 623 / ...
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 791
8h 41m$46–190Bus
- Take the bus from Nowra to Central Stationbus Pm1
- Take the bus from Central Station to Orangebus
- Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 519 / ...
11h 32m$100–139Drive 401 km
- Drive from Nowra to Forbescar 401 km
5h 12m$73–106Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Nowra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Parkes (PKE)plane OAG - PKE
6h 10m$244–347Train
- Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
12h 42m$59–106Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane SYD - PKE
7h$242–332
Nowra to Forbes by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nowra to Forbes is to bus and train which costs $45 - $190 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Nowra to Forbes is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Nowra to Forbes. However, there are services departing from Nowra and arriving at Victoria Park, Harold St via Central Station and Orange Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Nowra station to Forbes station. However, there are services departing from Bomaderry Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Kiama Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
The distance between Nowra and Forbes is 507 km. The road distance is 401 km.
The best way to get from Nowra to Forbes without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 41m and costs $45 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Nowra to Forbes, including transfers.
Nowra to Forbes bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Nowra station.
Nowra to Forbes train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Kiama Station.
The best way to get from Nowra to Forbes is to bus which takes 11h 32m and costs $95 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 12h 42m.
What companies run services between Nowra, NSW, Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Nowra to Victoria Park, Harold St via Central Station and Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 11h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nowra Post Office, Berry St to Victoria Park, Harold St via Bomaderry Station, Bomaderry Station, Kiama Station, Central Station, Parkes Station, and Parkes Station, Coach Stop in around 12h 42m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Orange Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–230
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Moss Vale Station to Cootamundra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–60
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Kiama Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- +61 2 4871 3211
- info@berrimabuslines.com.au
- Website
- buslinesgroup.com.au
Bus from Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl to Leighton Gardens, Argyle St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/berrima/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Victoria Park, Harold St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Nowra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- info@austwidecoaches.com.au
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Nowra to Forbes bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Nowra to Forbes train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nowra to Forbes is 401 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Nowra to Forbes.
There are 10+ hotels available in Forbes.
















