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

The cheapest way to get from Dapto to Forster is to train and bus via Newcastle which costs $30 - $45 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dapto to Forster is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $70 - $110.

How far is it from Dapto to Forster?

The distance between Dapto and Forster is 397 km. The road distance is 384.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Dapto to Forster without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 18m and costs $45 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Dapto to Forster, including transfers.

Train or bus from Dapto to Forster?

The best way to get from Dapto to Forster is to bus via Sydney which takes 8h 59m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $200 and takes 9h 42m.

Can I drive from Dapto to Forster?

Yes, the driving distance between Dapto to Forster is 385 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Dapto to Forster.

Where can I stay near Forster?

There are 544+ hotels available in Forster.

Dapto to Forster - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Dapto to Forster by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Dapto Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
3. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
7h 18m
$49–104
Train, bus via Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dapto Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
9h 11m
$32–41
Drive 384.9 km
1. Drive from Dapto to Forstercar 384.9 km
4h 32m
$71–102
Bus via Sydney
1. Take the bus from Dapto Station, Station St to Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand Ebus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
3. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
8h 59m
$45–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dapto Station, Station St to Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand Ebus
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
3. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
9h 14m
$38–74
Train
1. Take the train from Dapto Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
2. Take the train from Central Station to Taree Stationtrain 33 / ...
9h 42m
$42–197

Dapto to Forster by train and bus

38Weekly Services

7h 18mAverage Duration

$49Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dapto to Forster.

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Distance: 397.2 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Dapto Station, Station St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E, Sutherland Station, Flora St, Stand F, Town Hall, Park St, Stand K, Gadigal Station, Central Station, Central Station, and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dapto Station to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Central Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 9h 42m.

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