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How to get fromBroken Hill to Forbesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Broken Hill to Forbes by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Broken Hill Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 446
    7h 50m
    $53–76

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus bus 792
    12h 20m
    $69–98

  3. Drive  746.1 km

    1. Drive from Broken Hill to Forbescar car 746.1 km
    8h 20m
    $136–196

  4. Fly to Parkes

    1. Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane BHQ - PKE
    23h 5m
    $544–1,854

  5. Fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane BHQ - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus bus
    9h 1m
    $573–1,993

  6. Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane BHQ - DBO
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    6h 49m
    $381–756

Broken Hill to Forbes by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 711 km
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Broken Hill, NSW, Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a train from Broken Hill Station to Parkes Station twice a week. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Victoria Park, Harold St via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 12h 20m.

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