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How to get fromMelbourne to Forbes Station, Coach Stopby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Forbes Station, Coach Stop by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Parkes

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane MEL - PKE
    5h 17m
    $233–748

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 6202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus bus 791
    10h 41m
    $55–79

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Cootamundra Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus bus 791
    9h 6m
    $66–212

  4. Drive  657.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Forbes Station, Coach Stopcar car 657.4 km
    7h 25m
    $119–172

  5. Fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane MEL - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus bus
    7h 36m
    $394–801

  6. Bus via Gundagai

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 730 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus bus 791
    11h 11m
    $86–102

Melbourne to Forbes Station, Coach Stop by train, bus, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 648.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Forbes Station, Coach Stop, NSW, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Regional Express, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parkes (PKE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Forbes Station, Coach Stop via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 and Victoria Park, Harold St in around 10h 41m.

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