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How to get fromHornsby to Forbesby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Hornsby to Forbes by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly to Parkes

    best
    1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane SYD - PKE
    4h 30m
    $233–336

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    3. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus bus 571
    8h 17m
    $38–64

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    9h 7m
    $41–68

  4. Drive  354.9 km

    1. Drive from Hornsby to Forbescar car 354.9 km
    4h 49m
    $65–93

  5. Fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane SYD - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus bus
    7h
    $262–395

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus bus 571
    8h 37m
    $40–97

Hornsby to Forbes by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

NSW TrainLink operates a train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Station twice a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hornsby Station, Stand C to Victoria Park, Harold St via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd and Bathurst Station, Coach Stop in around 8h 37m.

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