What is the cheapest way to get from Forster to Alice Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Alice Springs is to bus which costs $340 - $850 and takes 2 days 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Forster to Alice Springs?

The fastest way to get from Forster to Alice Springs is to bus and fly which takes 10h 49m and costs $550 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Alice Springs via Bulahdelah, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Forster to Alice Springs?

The distance between Forster and Alice Springs is 2196 km. The road distance is 2866.1 km.

How do I travel from Forster to Alice Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Forster to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $340 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Forster to Alice Springs?

It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Forster to Alice Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Alice Springs bus from?

Forster to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St station.

Where does the Forster to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Forster to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St station.

What is the time difference between Forster and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 1h 30m behind Forster. It is currently 8:14 PM in Forster and 6:44 PM in Alice Springs.

Can I drive from Forster to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Alice Springs is 2866 km. It takes approximately 29h 59m to drive from Forster to Alice Springs.

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 24+ hotels available in Alice Springs.

Forster to Alice Springs - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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

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

Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbrae
3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)NTL - ASP
11h 21m
$721–3,097
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Albury station
4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
2d 2h
$342–840
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C150 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central StationCcn
3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
4. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice Springs
2d 12h
$2,407–5,723
Drive 2,866.1 km
1. Drive from Forster to Alice Springs2,866.1 km
29h 59m
$557–804
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Station
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)SYD - ASP
11h 21m
$469–1,105
Bus to Port Macquarie, fly
1. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Gordon St Before Horton St
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)PQQ - ASP
10h 49m
$556–1,276
Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Coffs Harbour Station
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)CFS - ASP
13h 4m
$509–1,623
Train, bus to Armidale, fly
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Urunga Station
2. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Airport
3. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)ARM - ASP
15h 3m
$532–1,497

Forster to Alice Springs by bus

6Weekly Buses

2d 2hAverage Duration

$342Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,196.2 km
Duration: 11h 21m

What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Alice Springs via Bulahdelah, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 2d 2h.

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