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

The cheapest way to get from Branxton to Forster is to bus which costs $24 - $35 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Branxton to Forster is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Branxton and Forster?

No, there is no direct bus from Branxton station to Forster. However, there are services departing from Branxton Station, Railway St and arriving at Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Branxton to Forster?

The distance between Branxton and Forster is 238 km. The road distance is 177.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Branxton to Forster without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $25 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Branxton to Forster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Branxton to Forster bus from?

Branxton to Forster bus services, operated by CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses, depart from Branxton Station, Railway St.

Train or bus from Branxton to Forster?

The best way to get from Branxton to Forster is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $30 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $35 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Branxton to Forster bus arrive?

Branxton to Forster bus services, operated by CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand B station.

Can I drive from Branxton to Forster?

Yes, the driving distance between Branxton to Forster is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Branxton to Forster.

Where can I stay near Forster?

There are 713+ hotels available in Forster.

Branxton to Forster - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Branxton to Forster by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Branxton Station to Newcastle InterchangeHun
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St150 / ...
5h 27m
$26–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Branxton Station, Railway St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B18Hu / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St150 / ...
6h 5m
$25–31
Train
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Taree Station33 / ...
5h 31m
$31–165
Drive 177.9 km
1. Drive from Branxton to Forster177.9 km
2h 19m
$35–51

Branxton to Forster by train and bus

38Weekly Services

5h 27mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 237.6 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Maitland Station to Taree Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–150 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Branxton Station, Railway St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C in around 6h 5m.

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