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

The cheapest way to get from Forbes to Forster is to bus and train which costs $55 - $80 and takes 15h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbes to Forster is to drive which takes 7h 36m and costs $110 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Forbes and Forster?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbes station to Forster. However, there are services departing from Forbes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Orange, Central Station and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

How far is it from Forbes to Forster?

The distance between Forbes and Forster is 707 km. The road distance is 602.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbes to Forster without a car is to bus which takes 12h 44m and costs $110 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 12h 44m to get from Forbes to Forster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbes to Forster bus from?

Forbes to Forster bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Forbes Station, Coach Stop.

Train or bus from Forbes to Forster?

The best way to get from Forbes to Forster is to bus which takes 12h 44m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $260 and takes 15h 47m.

Where does the Forbes to Forster bus arrive?

Forbes to Forster bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Orange Station, Coach Bay 1.

Can I drive from Forbes to Forster?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbes to Forster is 602 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Forbes to Forster.

Where can I stay near Forster?

There are 713+ hotels available in Forster.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Forbes to Forster by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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 Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Orange Station, Coach Bay 1520 / ...
2. Take the bus from Orange to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
4. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St150 / ...
12h 44m
$112–186
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Bathurst Station, Coach Stop572
2. Take the train from Bathurst Station to Central StationBmt
3. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle InterchangeCcn
4. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St150 / ...
15h 8m
$59–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Station446
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Newcastle InterchangeCcn
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St150 / ...
15h 10m
$70–116
Drive 602.2 km
1. Drive from Forbes to Forster602.2 km
7h 36m
$119–171
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Drive from Forbes to Orange Airport (OAG)
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)OAG - PQQ
3. Take the bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Taree Station, Coach Stop
9h 24m
$386–618
Train
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Station446
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Taree Station33 / ...
15h 47m
$77–257
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Drive from Forbes to Orange Airport (OAG)
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)OAG - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Taree Station
10h 41m
$229–527
Fly Parkes to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)PKE - PQQ
2. Take the bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Taree Station, Coach Stop
12h 52m
$360–505
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)DBO - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Taree Station
12h 24m
$268–645

Forbes to Forster by bus

6Weekly Buses

12h 44mAverage Duration

$112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 706.6 km
Duration: 12h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Orange, Central Station, and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St in around 12h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Parkes Station, Coach Stop, Parkes Station, Strathfield Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 15h 47m.

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