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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Forbesby plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Forbes by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Parkes, line 572 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane SYD - PKE
    2. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus bus
    2h 38m
    $209–276

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus bus 571
    8h 23m
    $37–98

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central 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 18m
    $54–78

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    9h 4m
    $43–82

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Forbesrideshare rideshare 376.8 km
    4h 52m

  6. Drive 376.8 km

    1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Forbescar car 376.8 km
    4h 52m
    $68–98

  7. 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
    5h 9m
    $228–378

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Forbes by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325 km
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Parkes Station twice a week. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Victoria Park, Harold St via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, and Bathurst Station, Coach Stop in around 8h 23m.

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