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There are 6 ways to get from Nowra to Forbes by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl to Leighton Gardens, Argyle Stbus810
    2. Take the train from Moss Vale Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain623 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Forbes Station, Coach Stopbus791
    8h 41m
    $47–190

  2. Bus via Cootamundra

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl to Leighton Gardens, Argyle Stbus810
    2. Take the bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus
    3. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Forbes Station, Coach Stopbus791
    9h 49m
    $43–65

  3. Drive 417.7 km

    1. Drive from Nowra to Forbescar417.7 km
    4h 55m
    $81–117

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)planeSYD - PKE
    7h 3m
    $218–319

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nowra to Sydney AirportbusPm1
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Domestic Airport to Lucknowbus
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine to Forbes Station, Coach Stopbus571
    12h 12m
    $100–139

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Central StationtrainSco
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain445
    12h 50m
    $55–103

Nowra to Forbes by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl to Forbes Station, Coach Stop via Leighton Gardens, Argyle St and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 in around 9h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nowra Post Office, Berry St to Forbes Station, Coach Stop via Bomaderry Station, Bomaderry Station, Kiama Station, Central Station, Parkes Station, and Parkes Station, Coach Stop in around 12h 50m.

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