There are 6 ways to get from Strathfield to Forbes by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Parkes, line 572 bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane SYD - PKE
- Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus
4h 16m$233–339Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 571
8h$36–59Train
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
7h 45m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Lucknowbus
- Take the bus from Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 571
8h$67–100Drive 362 km
- Drive from Strathfield to Forbescar 362 km
4h 49m$66–96Fly to Orange Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane SYD - OAG
- Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus
6h 46m$262–398
Strathfield to Forbes by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Strathfield to Forbes is to train and bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Strathfield to Forbes is to fly and line 572 bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $230 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Strathfield to Forbes. However, there are services departing from Ada Av At Wallis Av and arriving at Victoria Park, Harold St via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd and Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Strathfield station to Forbes station. However, there are services departing from Strathfield Station and arriving at Parkes Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Strathfield and Forbes is 348 km. The road distance is 362 km.
The best way to get from Strathfield to Forbes without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Strathfield to Forbes, including transfers.
Strathfield to Forbes bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd.
Strathfield to Forbes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Strathfield to Forbes is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Strathfield, NSW, Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Station twice a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ada Av At Wallis Av to Victoria Park, Harold St via Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand M, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Lucknow, and Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine in around 8h.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–270
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Emu Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Strathfield Station to Emu Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $5–10
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Harold St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine to Victoria Park, Harold St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- info@austwidecoaches.com.au
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Strathfield to Forbes bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Lucknow station.
Strathfield to Forbes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Parkes Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strathfield to Forbes is 362 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Strathfield to Forbes.
There are 10+ hotels available in Forbes.







