What is the cheapest way to get from Forbes to Blacktown?

The cheapest way to get from Forbes to Blacktown is to bus and train which costs $30 - $180 and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forbes to Blacktown?

The fastest way to get from Forbes to Blacktown is to drive and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $190 - $340.

Is there a direct train between Forbes and Blacktown?

No, there is no direct train from Forbes station to Blacktown station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Blacktown Station via Penrith Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Forbes to Blacktown?

The distance between Forbes and Blacktown is 374 km. The road distance is 337.8 km.

How do I travel from Forbes to Blacktown without a car?

The best way to get from Forbes to Blacktown without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 43m and costs $30 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Forbes to Blacktown?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Forbes to Blacktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbes to Blacktown train from?

Forbes to Blacktown train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station.

Where does the Forbes to Blacktown train arrive?

Forbes to Blacktown train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Penrith Station.

Can I drive from Forbes to Blacktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbes to Blacktown is 338 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Forbes to Blacktown.

Where can I stay near Blacktown?

There are 873+ hotels available in Blacktown.

Forbes to Blacktown - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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Drive to Orange Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Forbes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OAG - SYD
3h 30m
$198–334
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 572
2. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Blacktown Stationtrain Bmt
6h 43m
$30–171
Bus, train via Orange
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to Orange Station, Coach Bay 1bus 520 / ...
2. Take the train from Orange Station to Blacktown Stationtrain 428
7h 22m
$40–180
Drive 337.8 km
1. Drive from Forbes to Blacktowncar 337.8 km
4h 30m
$60–87
Line 571 bus to Parkes, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PKE - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Blacktown Stationtrain
5h 23m
$195–264
Train
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Penrith Stationtrain 446
7h 48m
$40–68

Forbes to Blacktown by bus and train

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Distance: 374.4 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Forbes, NSW, Australia and Blacktown, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a train from Parkes Station to Penrith Station twice a week. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 6h 1m.

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