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

The cheapest way to get from Cooma to Forster is to bus and train via Newcastle which costs $65 - $110 and takes 13h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooma to Forster is to drive which takes 7h 31m and costs $120 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Cooma and Forster?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooma to Forster. However, there are services departing from Centennial Park/Bombala St and arriving at Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Canberra, Central Station and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

How far is it from Cooma to Forster?

The distance between Cooma and Forster is 703 km. The road distance is 672.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cooma to Forster without a car is to bus which takes 11h 7m and costs $90 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from Cooma to Forster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooma to Forster bus from?

Cooma to Forster bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Centennial Park/Bombala St station.

Where does the Cooma to Forster bus arrive?

Cooma to Forster bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave station.

Can I drive from Cooma to Forster?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooma to Forster is 672 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Cooma to Forster.

Where can I stay near Forster?

There are 747+ hotels available in Forster.

Cooma to Forster - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cooma to Forster by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus
2. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
4. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
11h 7m
$93–210
Bus, train via Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Canberra Station, Coach Stopbus 772 / ...
2. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
4. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
13h 52m
$65–103
Drive 672.4 km
1. Drive from Cooma to Forstercar 672.4 km
7h 31m
$123–177
Bus, fly to Newcastle Airport
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CBR - NTL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle to Bulahdelahbus
4. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
9h 26m
$257–487
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Canberra Station, Coach Stopbus 772 / ...
2. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
4. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
12h 4m
$82–166
Bus, train via Canberra
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus
2. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
3. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
4. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
12h 55m
$76–147
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Canberra Station, Coach Stopbus 772 / ...
2. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Taree Stationtrain 33 / ...
14h 28m
$75–259
Bus, fly to Sydney International Airport
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
4. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
9h 59m
$273–589
Bus, fly to Port Macquarie
1. Take the bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane CBR - PQQ
3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Tareebus
11h 8m
$453–727

Cooma to Forster by bus

2Weekly Buses

11h 7mAverage Duration

$93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 702.9 km
Duration: 11h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave, Canberra, Central Station, and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St in around 11h 7m.

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