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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Austral is to bus and train via Newcastle which costs $30 - $45 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Austral is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $55 - $85.

How far is it from Forster to Austral?

The distance between Forster and Austral is 384 km. The road distance is 319.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Austral without a car is to bus and train via Newcastle which takes 7h 53m and costs $30 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Forster to Austral, including transfers.

Can I drive from Forster to Austral?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Austral is 320 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Forster to Austral.

Where can I stay near Austral?

There are 569+ hotels available in Austral.

Forster to Austral - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Forster to Austral by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
7h 53m
$30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 34 / ...
7h 54m
$42–188
Drive 319.7 km
1. Drive from Forster to Australcar 319.7 km
3h 48m
$57–82
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus 150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the train from Central Station to Leppington Stationtrain T2
8h 3m
$42–71

Forster to Austral by bus and train

38Weekly Services

7h 53mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forster to Austral.

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Distance: 383.8 km
Duration: 7h 53m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Taree Station to Strathfield Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–170 and the journey takes 4h 53m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.

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