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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Townsville to Forbes

Composite routes from Townsville to Forbes

Cheapest
21 h 14 min
Car
1904 km.
from $104
Other
8 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
1573 km.
from $327.35
42 h 43 min
1572 km.
from $1611.98
2 d 1 h 24 min
1572 km.
from $510.61
11 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
1573 km.
from $266.70
11 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
1573 km.
from $371.79
12 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
1573 km.
from $311.37
2 d 2 h 29 min
1574 km.
from $251.78

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Australia Wide Coaches
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
13h 54m
Twice daily
$10.87–$29.35
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
23h
Twice daily
$130.43–$326.09
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
23h 10m
Once daily
$97.83–$141.30
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Australia Wide Coaches
Website
4h 20m
6 times a week
$33.70–$46.74
02 9516 1300
02 9516 1300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 5
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Regional Express
Website
Link Airways
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 40m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$86.96–$652.17
Qantas
Website
6h 30m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$152.17–$543.48
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 32m
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
$141.30–$597.83
Regional Express
Website
10h 20m
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
$173.91–$652.17
Link Airways
Website
5h 10m
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
$141.30–$510.87
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
19h 4m
4 times a week
$42.39–$3,055.14
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Forbes is to train which costs $59.78 - $3152.17 and takes 42h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Forbes is to fly and bus which takes 8h 17m and costs $163.04 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Forbes?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Forbes station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Forbes Station, Coach Stop via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station and Orange Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

Is there a direct flight between Townsville and Forbes?

There are no direct flights between Townsville and Forbes. The fastest has 2 changes and takes 15h 35m and costs $173.91 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Townsville to Forbes?

The distance between Townsville and Forbes is 1617 km. The road distance is 1929.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Forbes without a car is to train which takes 42h 43m and costs $59.78 - $3152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Townsville to Forbes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Forbes bus from?

Townsville to Forbes bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Train, bus or fly from Townsville to Forbes?

The best way to get from Townsville to Forbes is to train which takes 42h 43m and costs $59.78 - $3152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $217.39 - $597.83 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also fly, which costs $195.65 - $706.52 and takes 11h 12m.

Where does the Townsville to Forbes bus arrive?

Townsville to Forbes bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Townsville and Forbes?

Forbes is 1h ahead of Townsville. It is currently 18:42 in Townsville and 19:42 in Forbes.

Can I drive from Townsville to Forbes?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Forbes is 1929 km. It takes approximately 22h 3m to drive from Townsville 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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