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Ballarat to Forbes

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Airlines

Qatar Airways

Website:
qatarairways.com/en-au/homepage.html
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.40–$483.36
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.40–$394.32

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.96–$419.76
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.70–$407.04

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.96–$419.76
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Orange
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.12–$699.59
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Wagga
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.92–$445.20
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$407.04

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.40–$483.36
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Orange
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$228.96–$470.64
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.40–$394.32

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.96–$763.19
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Wagga
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.20–$356.16
Plane from Avalon Airport to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.48–$508.80

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Orange
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$228.96–$470.64

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$7.63–$17.81
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Forbes
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$8.90
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$24.17
Bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$4.58
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.14–$9.54
Bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Forbes
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.14–$8.27

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.25–$58.51
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagai
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.25–$58.51

Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus

Phone:
03 5333 4181
Website:
airportshuttlebus.com.au/
Bus from Ballarat to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$35.73

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$139.92
Train from Wagga Wagga Station to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$101.76

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Ballarat to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.34–$7.63
Train from Ballarat to Footscray
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.34–$7.00

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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