There are 5 ways to get from Salamander Bay to Forbes by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gan Gan Rd Before James Paterson St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus 130
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
13h 14m$52–82Bus, train via Bathurst
cheapest- Take the bus from Salamander Bay Square, Terminus Pde to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 130 / ...
- Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Central Station to Bathurst Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 571
13h 31m$45–64Bus
- Take the bus from Wanda Beach Shops, Soldiers Point Rd to San Clemente High School, Crebert Stbus
- Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
- 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
14h$88–131Drive 534.2 km
- Drive from Salamander Bay to Forbescar 534.2 km
6h 30m$98–141Bus, train, fly
- Take the bus from Gan Gan Rd Before James Paterson St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane SYD - PKE
8h 42m$243–351
Salamander Bay to Forbes by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salamander Bay to Forbes is to bus and train via Bathurst which costs $45 - $65 and takes 13h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Salamander Bay to Forbes is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Salamander Bay to Forbes. However, there are services departing from Wanda Beach Shops, Soldiers Point Rd and arriving at Victoria Park, Harold St via San Clemente High School, Crebert St, Maitland Station, Station St, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd and Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
The distance between Salamander Bay and Forbes is 678 km. The road distance is 534.2 km.
The best way to get from Salamander Bay to Forbes without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 14m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 13h 14m to get from Salamander Bay to Forbes, including transfers.
Salamander Bay to Forbes bus services, operated by Port Stephens Coaches, depart from Wanda Beach Shops, Soldiers Point Rd station.
Salamander Bay to Forbes bus services, operated by Port Stephens Coaches, arrive at San Clemente High School, Crebert St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salamander Bay to Forbes is 534 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Salamander Bay to Forbes.
There are seven+ hotels available in Forbes.
What companies run services between Salamander Bay, NSW, Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Wanda Beach Shops, Soldiers Point Rd to Victoria Park, Harold St via San Clemente High School, Crebert St, Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Station St, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Lucknow, and Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine in around 14h.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–270
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Bathurst Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- +61 0(2) 4982 2940
- [email protected]
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
Bus from Gan Gan Rd Before James Paterson St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
Bus from Wanda Beach Shops, Soldiers Point Rd to San Clemente High School, Crebert St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
Bus from Gan Gan Rd Before James Paterson St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
Bus from Salamander Bay Square, Terminus Pde to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
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