There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Forbes by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Wellington Station to Dubbo Stationtrain 427
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 792
3h 32m$26–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Darling Stbus 556
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 792
3h 46m$22–33Train
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Orange Stationtrain 428
- Take the train from Orange Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
5h 11m$38–179Drive 144.3 km
- Drive from Wellington to Forbescar 144.3 km
1h 43m$26–38Train, bus via Orange
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Orange Stationtrain 428
- Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 519 / ...
4h 5m$28–155
Wellington to Forbes by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Forbes is to bus which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Forbes is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington station to Forbes. However, there are services departing from Wellington Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Victoria Park, Harold St via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellington station to Forbes station. However, there are services departing from Wellington Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Orange Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Wellington and Forbes is 204 km. The road distance is 144.3 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Forbes without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 32m and costs $25 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Wellington to Forbes, including transfers.
Wellington to Forbes bus services, operated by Ogdens Coaches, depart from Wellington Station, Coach Stop.
Wellington to Forbes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wellington Station.
The best way to get from Wellington to Forbes is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $35 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Wellington, NSW, Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Wellington Station to Victoria Park, Harold St via Orange Station, Parkes Station, and Parkes Station, Coach Stop in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Harold St via Victoria Park, Darling St and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Wellington Station to Dubbo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–130
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $17–23
- First
- $25–35
- Sleeper
- $110–130
Train from Wellington Station to Orange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $20–26
- First
- $28–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
Train from Wellington Station to Orange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $20–26
- First
- $28–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Orange Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $21–35
- First Class
- $29–45
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Wellington Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Darling St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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
- NSW TrainLink
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
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 6845 2800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ogdens Coaches
Bus from Wellington Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Darling St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Ogdens Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Wellington to Forbes bus services, operated by Ogdens Coaches, arrive at Victoria Park, Darling St station.
Wellington to Forbes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Orange Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Forbes is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Wellington to Forbes.
There are 10+ hotels available in Forbes.





