There are 7 ways to get from Westmead to Forbes by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Westmead Station to Bathurst Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 571
7h 17m$29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus 2703
- Take the bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 571
8h 14m$38–56Drive 348 km
- Drive from Westmead to Forbescar 348 km
4h 38m$63–91Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Parkes
- Take the train from Westmead Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane SYD - PKE
4h 23m$229–315Train
- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
8h 33m$45–87Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Parkes
- Drive from Westmead to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Parkes (PKE)plane OAG - PKE
5h 12m$238–353Fly Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane SYD - OAG
- Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus
6h 54m$248–414
Westmead to Forbes by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Westmead to Forbes is to train and bus which costs $29 - $45 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Westmead to Forbes is to train and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $220 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Westmead to Forbes. However, there are services departing from Westmead Hospital, North West Twy and arriving at Victoria Park, Harold St via Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St and Bathurst Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Westmead station to Forbes station. However, there are services departing from Westmead Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Parramatta Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Westmead and Forbes is 415 km. The road distance is 348 km.
The best way to get from Westmead to Forbes without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $29 - $45.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Westmead to Forbes, including transfers.
Westmead to Forbes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St.
Westmead to Forbes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parramatta Station.
The best way to get from Westmead to Forbes is to bus which takes 8h 14m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Westmead, NSW, Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Westmead Hospital, North West Twy to Victoria Park, Harold St via Parramatta Station, Stand A1, Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St, and Bathurst Station, Coach Stop in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Parramatta Station to Parkes Station twice a week. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 6h 4m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–250
Flights from Orange Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–260
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–250
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–390
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Westmead Station to Bathurst Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Westmead Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Westmead Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Parramatta Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–95
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Harold St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St to Bathurst Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Harold St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Westmead to Forbes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Bathurst Station, Coach Stop.
Westmead to Forbes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Parkes Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Westmead to Forbes is 348 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Westmead to Forbes.
There are 10+ hotels available in Forbes.








