There are 7 ways to get from Westmead to Forbes by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Parkes
best- Take the train from Westmead Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane SYD - PKE
4h 23m$232–305Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 571
7h 43m$34–54Train
- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
8h 33m$40–60Drive 348 km
- Drive from Westmead to Forbescar 348 km
4h 38m$64–92Drive 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$249–394Fly 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$251–394Bus
- Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A2 to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus 2703
- Take the bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 571
8h 10m$37–54
Westmead to Forbes by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Westmead to Forbes is to train and bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Westmead to Forbes is to train and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $230 - $310.
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, Stand A2 and Bathurst Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
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 358 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 43m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Westmead to Forbes, including transfers.
Westmead to Forbes bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parramatta Station, Stand A2.
Westmead to Forbes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parramatta Station.
The best way to get from Westmead to Forbes is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Westmead, NSW, Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Parramatta Station to Parkes Station twice a week. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westmead Hospital, North West Twy to Victoria Park, Harold St via Parramatta Station, Stand A2 and Bathurst Station, Coach Stop in around 8h 10m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–240
Flights from Orange Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–230
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Westmead Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $4–8
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- 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
Bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A2 to Bathurst Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Harold St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
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.



