There are 6 ways to get from Wollongong to Forbes by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly to Parkes
best- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane SYD - PKE
4h 55m$244–346Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Redfern Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Redfern Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain T1
- 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
9h 41m$42–67Bus
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand Abus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Orangebus
- Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Victoria Park, Harold Stbus 519 / ...
10h 16m$77–107Drive 415.7 km
- Drive from Wollongong to Forbescar 415.7 km
5h 17m$90–129Train, fly to Orange Airport, bus
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
- 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
7h 25m$263–425Train
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain 445
10h 24m$44–70
Wollongong to Forbes by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wollongong to Forbes is to train and bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Wollongong to Forbes is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $240 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Wollongong station to Forbes. However, there are services departing from Wollongong Station, Station St and arriving at Victoria Park, Harold St via Central Station and Orange Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Wollongong station to Forbes station. However, there are services departing from Wollongong Station and arriving at Parkes Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
The distance between Wollongong and Forbes is 401 km. The road distance is 415.7 km.
The best way to get from Wollongong to Forbes without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 41m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Wollongong to Forbes, including transfers.
Wollongong to Forbes bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Wollongong Station, Station St.
Wollongong to Forbes train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Wollongong Station.
The best way to get from Wollongong to Forbes is to bus which takes 10h 16m and costs $75 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 10h 24m.
What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Victoria Park, Harold St via Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, Central Station, and Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 10h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wollongong Station to Victoria Park, Harold St via Central Station, Parkes Station, and Parkes Station, Coach Stop in around 10h 24m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Parkes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–280
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–460
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Redfern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Redfern Station to Emu Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Redfern Station to Emu Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $6–11
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Parkes Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–75
- 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 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
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Wollongong to Forbes bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A.
Wollongong to Forbes train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wollongong to Forbes is 416 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Wollongong to Forbes.
There are nine+ hotels available in Forbes.









