How to Travel from
Alice Springs to Forbes
by Route or Car
Ten ways to Travel from Alice Springs to Forbes
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (2 414 km)
24 h 44 min
2414 km.
from $132
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport)
9 h 56 min
1746 km.
from $702.46
Bus
42 h 9 min
1744 km.
from $322.35
Train, Bus
40 h 6 min
1746 km.
from $643.30
Bus, Plane (Fly to Sydney Airport)
12 h 17 min
1746 km.
from $370.07
Bus, Plane (Fly to Canberra International Airport)
12 h 36 min
1746 km.
from $403.87
Bus, Plane (Fly to Orange Airport)
13 h 44 min
1746 km.
from $746.90
Bus, Plane (Fly to Wagga Wagga)
14 h 20 min
1746 km.
from $708.43
Train, bus via Melbourne
45 h 57 min
1746 km.
from $765.50
Train
2 d 13 h 41 min
1746 km.
from $3396.10
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Broken Hill Station to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$9.55–$25.48
Train from Central Station to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$7.64–$17.83
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Forbes
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$8.28
Bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$22.93
Bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$10.83
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Forbes
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$8.92
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.14–$9.55
Bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Forbes
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.14–$8.28
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.86–$369.41
V-Line Buses
Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury
Ave. Duration:
14h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.55–$47.13
Airlines
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$394.89–$1,210.15
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$356.68–$1,019.08
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$343.94–$1,082.77
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Orange
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$445.85–$1,401.23
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Wagga
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$382.15–$1,146.46
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$280.25–$1,146.46
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$267.51–$828.00
Regional Express
Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$458.58–$1,401.23
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Wagga Wagga Station to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$101.91
Train from Southern Cross to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$140.12
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,082.77–$4,331.07
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.43–$229.29
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$355.14–$716.24
Questions and Answers
What is the most affordable way to travel from Alice Springs to Forbes?
The most affordable way to travel from Alice Springs to Forbes is to take a bus which costs $153.23 - $434.16 and takes 42 hours 9 minutes.
What is the most efficient way to travel between Alice Springs and Forbes?
The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Forbes is to fly and bus which takes 9h 56m and costs $434.16 - $1,276.93.
Is there a direct bus route between Alice Springs and Forbes?
No, there is no direct bus route between Alice Springs and Forbes station. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Forbes Station, Coach Stop via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 9m.
How many kilometers is the distance between Alice Springs and Forbes?
The distance between Alice Springs and Forbes is 1889 km. The road distance is 2416.8 km.
How can I travel from Alice Springs to Forbes without a car?
The best way to get from Alice Springs to Forbes without a car is to train and bus which takes 40 hours 6 minutes and costs $357.54 - $830.00.
What is the estimated travel time from Alice Springs to Forbes?
It takes approximately 9 hours and 56 minutes to get from Alice Springs to Forbes, including transfers.
Where can I find the bus station that departs from Alice Springs to Forbes?
Greyhound Australia operates bus services between Alice Springs and Forbes. These buses depart from Alice Springs station.
What are the best travel options from Alice Springs to Forbes?
The best way to get from Alice Springs to Forbes is to bus which takes 42h 9m and costs $153.23 - $434.16. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $408.62 - $1,149.24 and takes 21h 26m, you could also train, which costs $1,404.62 - $5,107.72 and takes 2 days 13h.
Where does the bus from Alice Springs to Forbes, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive?
The Alice Springs to Forbes bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Adelaide station.
What is the time difference between Alice Springs and Forbes?
Forbes is 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 4:31 in Alice Springs and 6:01 in Forbes.
Can I travel from Alice Springs to Forbes by car?
2417 km
What is the closest train station to the city center?
The closest train station to the city center is about 1 mile away.
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