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How to get fromForbes to Parkes Observatoryby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Forbes to Parkes Observatory by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to Alectown Soldiers Memorial Hall, Goobang Stbus bus 791
    49 min
    $39–52

  2. Drive 54.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Forbes to Parkes Observatorycar car 54.2 km
    43 min
    $10–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Forbes to Parkes Observatorytaxi taxi 54.2 km
    43 min
    $130–170

  4. Bus via Parkes East Public School, Want St

    1. Take the bus from South Circle Park, Camp St to Parkes East Public School, Want Stbus bus S470
    2. Take the bus from Parkes East Public School, Want St to 196 Telescope Rdbus bus S463
    2h 7m
    $19–23

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  • Distance: 69.1 km
  • Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Forbes, NSW, Australia and Parkes Observatory, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to Alectown Soldiers Memorial Hall, Goobang St 6 times a week. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 42 min.

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