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How to get fromWest Ryde to Forbesby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from West Ryde to Forbes by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly to Parkes

    best
    1. Take the train from West Ryde Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane SYD - PKE
    4h 21m
    $232–335

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus bus 571
    8h 10m
    $36–58

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    8h 58m
    $40–65

  4. Drive  358.1 km

    1. Drive from West Ryde to Forbescar car 358.1 km
    4h 45m
    $65–94

  5. 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
    6h 51m
    $261–394

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A2 to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus bus 2703
    2. Take the bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus bus 571
    8h 29m
    $37–54

West Ryde to Forbes by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between West Ryde, NSW, Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Station twice a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Ryde Station, Victoria Rd, Stand F to Victoria Park, Harold St via Parramatta Station, Stand A2 and Bathurst Station, Coach Stop in around 8h 29m.

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