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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bowral to Forbes

Composite routes from Bowral to Forbes

Cheapest
4 h 12 min
Car
375 km.
from $20
Other
7 h 41 min
Train, bus via Cootamundra, Train, bus via Cootamundra
252 km.
from $39.87
7 h 59 min
252 km.
from $9.78
10 h 33 min
Train
252 km.
from $73
5 h 38 min
Train, Plane
252 km.
from $167.52
7 h 8 min
Train, Plane
252 km.
from $171.65
5 h 37 min
Plane
252 km.
from $233.22

Transport providers

Train operators

Sydney Trains

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/train#/
Train from Macarthur Station to Strathfield
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.83–$5.11

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Moss Vale Station to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$103.26

Intercity Train

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Bowral Station to Macarthur
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.43–$8.15
Train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.70

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.48–$5.11
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Forbes
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.12–$7.61
Bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$0.12–$11.96
Bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Forbes
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$7.61
Bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Forbes
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.12–$3.04
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Forbes
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.12–$7.07

Australia Wide Coaches

Phone:
02 9516 1300
Email:
Website:
austwidecoaches.com.au/
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Lucknow
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.52–$44.57

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$336.96

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$260.87
Plane from Sydney Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$260.87
Plane from Orange Airport to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$271.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bowral to Forbes?

The cheapest way to get from Bowral to Forbes is to bus which costs $1 - $19.57 and takes 7h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowral to Forbes?

The fastest way to get from Bowral to Forbes is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Bowral and Forbes?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowral station to Forbes station. However, there are services departing from Bowral Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Forbes Station, Coach Stop via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Bowral to Forbes?

The distance between Bowral and Forbes is 459 km. The road distance is 388.4 km.

How do I travel from Bowral to Forbes without a car?

The best way to get from Bowral to Forbes without a car is to train and bus via Cootamundra which takes 7h 41m and costs $17.39 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Bowral to Forbes?

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Bowral to Forbes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowral to Forbes bus from?

Bowral to Forbes bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Bowral Station, Coach Stop.

Where does the Bowral to Forbes bus arrive?

Bowral to Forbes bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1.

Can I drive from Bowral to Forbes?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowral to Forbes is 388 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Bowral to Forbes.

Where can I stay near Forbes?

There are nine+ hotels available in Forbes. Prices start at $65.41 per night.
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