There are 5 ways to get from Scone to Forbes by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Scone Station to Tamworth Stationtrain 223
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus 362
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 792
10h 9m$59–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Scone Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 351
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus 362
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 792
10h 15m$55–81Train
- Take the train from Scone Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
12h 36m$70–132Drive 388.6 km
- Drive from Scone to Forbescar 388.6 km
4h 38m$70–101Train, bus via Greenacre
- Take the train from Scone Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Hun
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
- 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
12h 32m$84–122
Scone to Forbes by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scone to Forbes is to bus which costs $55 - $85 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Scone to Forbes is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $65 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Scone station to Forbes. However, there are services departing from Scone Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Victoria Park, Harold St via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Scone station to Forbes station. However, there are services departing from Scone Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
The distance between Scone and Forbes is 637 km. The road distance is 388.6 km.
The best way to get from Scone to Forbes without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 9m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from Scone to Forbes, including transfers.
Scone to Forbes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Scone Station, Coach Stop.
Scone to Forbes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Scone Station.
The best way to get from Scone to Forbes is to train which takes 12h 36m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Scone, NSW, Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Scone Station to Victoria Park, Harold St via Strathfield Station, Parkes Station, and Parkes Station, Coach Stop in around 12h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scone Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Harold St via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 10h 15m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Scone Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $22–35
- First Class
- $30–45
Train from Scone Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–75
Train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- 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
Train from Scone Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Scone Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- 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
- 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
Scone to Forbes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.
Scone to Forbes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scone to Forbes is 389 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Scone to Forbes.
There are 10+ hotels available in Forbes.




