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How to get fromCanberra to Forsterby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Forster by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
    3. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus150 / ...
    9h 6m
    $94–185

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Strathfield Stationtrain632 / ...
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Newcastle InterchangetrainCcn
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus150 / ...
    11h 13m
    $57–90

  3. Drive 560.3 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Forstercar560.3 km
    6h 11m
    $109–157

  4. Fly to Newcastle Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)planeCBR - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
    7h 51m
    $248–460

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Taree Stationtrain33 / ...
    11h 30m
    $86–281

  6. Bus via Karuah

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Karuahbus
    3. Take the bus from Tarean Rd Before Bundabah St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus150 / ...
    11h 36m
    $100–161

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Strathfield Stationtrain632 / ...
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Taree Stationtrain33 / ...
    11h 48m
    $64–231

  8. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)planeCBR - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Tareebus
    9h 19m
    $480–806

Canberra to Forster by bus

Calendar30Weekly Buses
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Canberra to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Central Station and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Strathfield Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 11h 48m.

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