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

The cheapest way to get from Forbes to Katoomba is to bus and train which costs $28 - $170 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbes to Katoomba is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Forbes and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbes to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park, Harold St and arriving at Katoomba via Orange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Forbes and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct train from Forbes station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Forbes to Katoomba?

The distance between Forbes and Katoomba is 302 km. The road distance is 273.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbes to Katoomba without a car is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $50 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Forbes to Katoomba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbes to Katoomba bus from?

Forbes to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Victoria Park, Harold St station.

Where do I catch the Forbes to Katoomba train from?

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

Train or bus from Forbes to Katoomba?

The best way to get from Forbes to Katoomba is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Forbes to Katoomba bus arrive?

Forbes to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Orange Station, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the Forbes to Katoomba train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forbes to Katoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbes to Katoomba is 274 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Forbes to Katoomba.

Where can I stay near Katoomba?

There are 511+ hotels available in Katoomba.

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There are 4 ways to get from Forbes to Katoomba by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to Orange Station, Coach Bay 1bus 520 / ...
2. Take the bus from Orange to Katoombabus
5h 18m
$54–80
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 Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
5h 34m
$28–161
Train
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Katoomba Stationtrain 446
6h 37m
$37–70
Drive 273.9 km
1. Drive from Forbes to Katoombacar 273.9 km
3h 31m
$49–70

Forbes to Katoomba by bus

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5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 302.2 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to Katoomba via Orange in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Parkes Station to Katoomba Station twice a week. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 5h 9m.

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