There are 5 ways to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Forbes by bus, rideshare, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus 703
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 791
7h 3m$33–51Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Canberra-CBR to Forbes279.9 km
3h 24mDrive 279.9 km
- Drive from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Forbescar 279.9 km
3h 24m$51–73Fly, bus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane CBR - OAG
- Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus
7h 4m$586–833Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus 784
- Take the train from Goulburn Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain 623 / ...
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 791
7h 50m$47–188
Canberra Airport (CBR) to Forbes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Forbes is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Forbes is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Forbes. However, there are services departing from Canberra Airport and arriving at Victoria Park, Harold St via Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Forbes is 344 km. The road distance is 279.9 km.
The best way to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Forbes without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Forbes, including transfers.
Canberra Airport (CBR) to Forbes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St station.
Canberra Airport (CBR) to Forbes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra Airport (CBR) to Forbes is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Forbes.
There are 10+ hotels available in Forbes.
What companies run services between Canberra Airport (CBR), Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Canberra Airport to Victoria Park, Harold St via City Interchange Plt 1, Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 in around 7h 3m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Orange Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Orange Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Orange Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Goulburn Station to Cootamundra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $28–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Goulburn Station to Cootamundra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $28–45
- First Class
- $35–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- 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 Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Canberra-CBR to Forbes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Forbes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




