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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Parkes, line 572 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Parramatta Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane SYD - PKE
    3. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus bus
    4h 19m
    $229–315

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus bus 571
    7h 31m
    $35–54

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Parramatta Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    7h 31m
    $42–77

  4. Drive 352.5 km

    1. Drive from Parramatta to Forbescar car 352.5 km
    4h 34m
    $64–93

  5. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Parkes

    1. Drive from Parramatta to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane OAG - PKE
    5h 8m
    $229–325

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane SYD - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus bus
    6h 49m
    $248–414

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Orangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus bus 519 / ...
    8h 18m
    $67–102

Parramatta to Forbes by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

NSW TrainLink operates a train from Parramatta Station to Parkes Station twice a week. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A2 to Victoria Park, Harold St via Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand G, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, and Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 8h 18m.

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