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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Armidale is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Armidale is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Armidale?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at PLC Armidale, Crest Rd via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Wauchope Station, Coach Stop and Fitzroy St After Meridian St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Forster to Armidale?

The distance between Forster and Armidale is 408 km. The road distance is 280.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Armidale without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 4m and costs $95 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Forster to Armidale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Armidale bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forster to Armidale?

The best way to get from Forster to Armidale is to train which takes 11h 32m and costs $55 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Forster to Armidale bus arrive?

Forster to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Wauchope Station, Coach Stop.

Can I drive from Forster to Armidale?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Armidale is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Forster to Armidale.

Where can I stay near Armidale?

There are 73+ hotels available in Armidale.

Forster to Armidale - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Forster to Armidale by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Urunga Station33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Visitor Information CentreDt1 / ...
8h 4m
$97–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Wauchope Station, Coach Stop153
2. Take the bus from Wauchope Station, Coach Stop to South St At Walsh St373 / ...
3. Take the bus from Fitzroy St After Meridian St to PLC Armidale, Crest Rd
8h 38m
$37–52
Train
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Maitland Station34 / ...
2. Take the train from Maitland Station to Armidale Station223
11h 32m
$58–226
Drive 280.1 km
1. Drive from Forster to Armidale280.1 km
3h 30m
$55–79
Bus via Urunga
1. Take the bus from Little St At Memorial Dr to Victoria St After Pulteney St309 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taree to Urunga
3. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Visitor Information CentreDt1 / ...
8h 50m

Forster to Armidale by bus and train

3Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

$97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 407.7 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Queen Elizabeth Dr Shops, Queen Elizabeth Dr via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Maitland Station, Armidale Station, and Armidale Station, Coach Stop in around 11h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to PLC Armidale, Crest Rd via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, South St At Walsh St, and Fitzroy St After Meridian St in around 8h 38m.

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