What is the cheapest way to get from Bellingen to Forster?

The cheapest way to get from Bellingen to Forster is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bellingen to Forster?

The fastest way to get from Bellingen to Forster is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Bellingen and Forster?

No, there is no direct bus from Bellingen to Forster. However, there are services departing from Church St At Hyde St and arriving at Beach St At Head Lane via Macksville and Victoria St Before Manning St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Bellingen to Forster?

The distance between Bellingen and Forster is 255 km. The road distance is 237.9 km.

How do I travel from Bellingen to Forster without a car?

The best way to get from Bellingen to Forster without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $30 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Bellingen to Forster?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Bellingen to Forster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bellingen to Forster bus from?

Bellingen to Forster bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Church St At Hyde St station.

Train or bus from Bellingen to Forster?

The best way to get from Bellingen to Forster is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $30 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Bellingen to Forster bus arrive?

Bellingen to Forster bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St station.

Can I drive from Bellingen to Forster?

Yes, the driving distance between Bellingen to Forster is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Bellingen to Forster.

Where can I stay near Forster?

There are 710+ hotels available in Forster.

Bellingen to Forster - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bellingen to Forster by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Urunga Station to Taree Station34 / ...
5h 54m
$30–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Church St At Hyde St to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St358
2. Take the bus from Macksville to TareePm11
6h 26m
$38–54
Drive 237.9 km
1. Drive from Bellingen to Forster237.9 km
2h 37m
$47–67

Bellingen to Forster by bus, foot, and train

28Weekly Services

5h 54mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.3 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Bellingen, NSW, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Urunga Station to Taree Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $21–150 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church St At Hyde St to Beach St At Head Lane via Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St, Macksville, Taree, and Victoria St Before Manning St in around 6h 26m.

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