There are 3 ways to get from Balranald to Forbes by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy to Griffith Station, Coach Stopbus 732
- Take the bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3bus 726
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 791
10h 21m$56–83Drive 491.5 km
- Drive from Balranald to Forbescar 491.5 km
5h 18m$89–129Bus, train
- Take the bus from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy to Griffith Station, Coach Stopbus 732
- Take the train from Griffith Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain 644
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 791
10h 47m$61–101
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balranald to Forbes is to bus which costs $55 - $85 and takes 10h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Balranald to Forbes is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Balranald to Forbes. However, there are services departing from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy and arriving at Victoria Park, Harold St via Griffith Station, Coach Stop and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Balranald and Forbes is 655 km. The road distance is 491.5 km.
The best way to get from Balranald to Forbes without a car is to bus which takes 10h 21m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Balranald to Forbes, including transfers.
Balranald to Forbes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy station.
Balranald to Forbes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Griffith Station, Coach Stop.
Yes, the driving distance between Balranald to Forbes is 491 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Balranald to Forbes.
There are 10+ hotels available in Forbes.
What companies run services between Balranald, NSW, Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy to Victoria Park, Harold St via Griffith Station, Coach Stop and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 in around 10h 21m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Griffith Station to Cootamundra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $30–45
- First Class
- $40–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy to Griffith Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Victoria Park, Harold St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy to Griffith Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Victoria Park, Harold St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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