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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ballarat to Forbes

Composite routes from Ballarat to Forbes

Cheapest
8 h 24 min
Car
711 km.
from $39
Other
11 h 45 min
Train, Bus
597 km.
from $96.33
13 h 4 min
597 km.
from $76.27
13 h 27 min
Train, bus via Gundagai, Train, bus via Gundagai
598 km.
from $60.20
11 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
597 km.
from $156.38
7 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
597 km.
from $407.36
10 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
597 km.
from $260.28
10 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
597 km.
from $189.21
13 h 7 min
Bus, Plane
597 km.
from $138.88
10 h 57 min
Train, Plane
597 km.
from $277.09

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 6
Qatar Airways
Website
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Regional Express
Website
Link Airways
Website
Qatar Airways
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$95.40–$483.36
Jetstar
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$69.96–$419.76
Qantas
Website
1h 11m
Every day
$69.96–$419.76
Virgin Australia
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$95.40–$483.36
Regional Express
Website
3h 25m
Monday and Sunday
$228.96–$763.19
Link Airways
Website
1h 35m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
$228.96–$470.64
Bus operators
Found: 3
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
6h 31m
Twice a week
$7.63–$17.81
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
1h 35m
Twice daily
$43.25–$58.51
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus
Website
1h 30m
Every 3 hours
$35.73
03 5333 4181
03 5333 4181
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 2
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
V/Line
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
6h 8m
Twice daily
$29.26–$139.92
131 500
131 500
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V/Line
Website
1h 28m
Hourly
$5.34–$7.63
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Forbes is to train and bus which costs $29.35 - $141.30 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Forbes is to bus and fly which takes 7h 26m and costs $239.13 - $500 .

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Forbes?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Forbes station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Forbes Station, Coach Stop via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Forbes?

The distance between Ballarat and Forbes is 799 km. The road distance is 760.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Forbes without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $29.35 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 45m to get from Ballarat to Forbes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Forbes bus from?

Ballarat to Forbes bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.

Where does the Ballarat to Forbes bus arrive?

Ballarat to Forbes bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Forbes?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Forbes is 760 km. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Ballarat 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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