There are 7 ways to get from Strathfield to Forbes by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly Sydney International Airport 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 15m$230–318Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 571
7h 54m$37–94Train
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
7h 45m$43–79Drive 363.5 km
- Drive from Strathfield to Forbescar 363.5 km
4h 43m$65–94Fly Sydney International Airport 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$249–417Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Parkes
- Drive from Strathfield to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Parkes (PKE)plane OAG - PKE
5h 16m$230–387Train, bus
- 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
7h 58m$37–58
Strathfield to Forbes by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Strathfield to Forbes is to train and bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Strathfield to Forbes is to fly and line 572 bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $230 - $320.
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 Bathurst Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
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 363.5 km.
The best way to get from Strathfield to Forbes without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 15m 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 $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 7h 54m.
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 $35–70 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, and Bathurst Station, Coach Stop in around 7h 54m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–250
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–240
Flights from Orange Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–290
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Emu Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- 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
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $5–9
- 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 Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Bathurst Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Harold St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- 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 Bathurst Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Strathfield to Forbes bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Bathurst Station, Coach Stop.
Strathfield to Forbes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Parkes Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strathfield to Forbes is 363 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Strathfield to Forbes.
There are 10+ hotels available in Forbes.







