HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Mount Gambier to Forbes

by Plane, Route or Car

Mount Gambier
→
+0 →
Forbes
Transport search to Forbes
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
Australia Mount Gambier Forbes
Mount Gambier
→
+0 →
Forbes
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
11 h 26 min
990 km.
from $54
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Mount Gambier, Australia → Forbes, Australia

All
11 août 2026
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
April 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
May 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
June 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
July 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
11 Aug, Tue
12 Aug, Wed
13 Aug, Thu
14 Aug, Fri
15 Aug, Sat
16 Aug, Sun

Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mount Gambier to Forbes

Composite routes from Mount Gambier to Forbes

Cheapest
11 h 26 min
Car
990 km.
from $54
Other
17 h 37 min
Bus, Train
818 km.
from $64.10
15 h 59 min
Bus, Train
818 km.
from $64.26
18 h 14 min
816 km.
from $87.65
11 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
818 km.
from $184.09
10 h 36 min
Bus, Plane
818 km.
from $271.26
12 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
818 km.
from $280.72
16 h 22 min
Bus, Train
818 km.
from $64.26
19 h 8 min
818 km.
from $104.50

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$7.58–$17.69
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Forbes
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$8.85
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$24.01
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.14–$9.48
Bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$4.55

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$42.97–$58.13
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagai
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.97–$58.13

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.16–$20.22
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Warrnambool
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.15–$16.43

Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus

Phone:
03 5333 4181
Email:
info@airportshuttlebus.com.au
Website:
airportshuttlebus.com.au/
Bus from Ballarat to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$35.50

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Mount Gambier Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.51–$341.22

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mount Gambier Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
6h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$240.12–$758.26
Plane from Mount Gambier Airport to Wagga
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$202.20–$695.07
Plane from Mount Gambier Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$278.03–$695.07

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mount Gambier Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$113.74–$442.32
Plane from Mount Gambier Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.74–$429.68

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Mount Gambier Airport to Parkes
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$315.94–$1,011.01
Plane from Mount Gambier Airport to Wagga
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$126.38–$429.68

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.07–$139.01
Train from Wagga Wagga Station to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.11–$101.10

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Ballarat to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.31–$7.58
Train from Warrnambool to Southern
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.94–$8.21

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Gambier to Forbes?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Gambier to Forbes is to bus and train via Warrnambool which costs $31.52 - $152.17 and takes 17h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Gambier to Forbes?

The fastest way to get from Mount Gambier to Forbes is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $293.48 - $923.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Mount Gambier and Forbes?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Gambier to Forbes station. However, there are services departing from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East and arriving at Forbes Station, Coach Stop via Ballarat, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 14m.

How far is it from Mount Gambier to Forbes?

The distance between Mount Gambier and Forbes is 897 km. The road distance is 1037.2 km.

How do I travel from Mount Gambier to Forbes without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Gambier to Forbes without a car is to bus and train and night train which takes 15h 59m and costs $31.52 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Mount Gambier to Forbes?

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Mount Gambier to Forbes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Gambier to Forbes bus from?

Mount Gambier to Forbes bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East station.

Bus or fly from Mount Gambier to Forbes?

The best way to get from Mount Gambier to Forbes is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $293.48 - $923.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $39.13 - $97.83 and takes 18h 14m.

Where does the Mount Gambier to Forbes bus arrive?

Mount Gambier to Forbes bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

What is the time difference between Mount Gambier and Forbes?

Forbes is 30 min ahead of Mount Gambier. It is currently 21:18 in Mount Gambier and 21:48 in Forbes.

Can I drive from Mount Gambier to Forbes?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Gambier to Forbes is 1037 km. It takes approximately 11h 45m to drive from Mount Gambier to Forbes.

Where can I stay near Forbes?

There are nine+ hotels available in Forbes. Prices start at $65.41 per night.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search
On your way to Forbes? Choose a stop along the way
Wellington