There are 8 ways to get from Kiama to Forbes by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Parkes
best- Take the train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane SYD - PKE
5h 37m$233–318Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Albion Park Station, Coach Stop to Leighton Gardens, Argyle Stbus 752 / ...
- Take the bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 791
10h 58m$51–77Bus, train
- Take the bus from Albion Park Station, Coach Stop to Leighton Gardens, Argyle Stbus 752 / ...
- Take the train from Moss Vale Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain 623 / ...
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 791
9h 50m$55–202Train, bus
- Take the train from Kiama Station to Hurstville Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Lucknowbus
- Take the bus from Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 571
10h 39m$77–114Drive 405.7 km
- Drive from Kiama to Forbescar 405.7 km
5h 13m$73–106Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Orange Airport, bus
- Take the train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane SYD - OAG
- Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus
8h 8m$252–417Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Parkes
- Drive from Kiama to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Parkes (PKE)plane OAG - PKE
6h 10m$254–397Train
- Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
11h 7m$51–91
Kiama to Forbes by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kiama to Forbes is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 10h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kiama to Forbes is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Kiama station to Forbes. However, there are services departing from Albion Park Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Victoria Park, Harold St via Leighton Gardens, Argyle St and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Kiama station to Forbes station. However, there are services departing from Kiama Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Kiama and Forbes is 437 km. The road distance is 405.7 km.
The best way to get from Kiama to Forbes without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 50m and costs $50 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Kiama to Forbes, including transfers.
Kiama to Forbes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Albion Park Station, Coach Stop.
Kiama to Forbes train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Kiama Station.
The best way to get from Kiama to Forbes is to bus which takes 10h 58m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 11h 7m.
What companies run services between Kiama, NSW, Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Kiama Station to Victoria Park, Harold St via Albion Park Station, Albion Park Station, Coach Stop, Leighton Gardens, Argyle St, and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 in around 10h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kiama Station to Victoria Park, Harold St via Central Station, Parkes Station, and Parkes Station, Coach Stop in around 11h 7m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–250
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–250
Flights from Orange Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–280
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Kiama Station to Hurstville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Kiama Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Moss Vale Station to Cootamundra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–60
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Albion Park Station, Coach Stop to Leighton Gardens, Argyle St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Victoria Park, Harold St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine to Victoria Park, Harold St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Albion Park Station, Coach Stop to Leighton Gardens, Argyle St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Victoria Park, Harold St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Kiama to Forbes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Leighton Gardens, Argyle St station.
Kiama to Forbes train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kiama to Forbes is 406 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Kiama to Forbes.
There are 10+ hotels available in Forbes.









