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How to get fromCoffs Harbour to Forbesby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Forbes by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Parkes

    best
    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane CFS - PKE
    5h 13m
    $448–1,056

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    17h
    $79–258

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Tamworth Stationbus bus Dt9
    2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus bus 362
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus bus 792
    13h
    $163–216

  4. Drive  745.2 km

    1. Drive from Coffs Harbour to Forbescar car 745.2 km
    9h 4m
    $136–196

  5. Fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane CFS - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus bus
    7h 44m
    $474–1,350

  6. Bus via Sydney

    1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Lucknowbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus bus 571
    17h 12m
    $152–292

Coffs Harbour to Forbes by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 596.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?

Regional Express and Qantas fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Parkes (PKE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Victoria Park, Harold St via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 13h.

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