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 Hornsby which costs $27 - $45 and takes 8h 31m.

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.

Is there a direct train between Forster and Austral?

No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Austral station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Leppington Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Forster to Austral?

The distance between Forster and Austral is 384 km. The road distance is 319.8 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 which takes 7h 54m and costs $30 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Forster to Austral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Austral bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forster to Austral train from?

Forster to Austral train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.

Train or bus from Forster to Austral?

The best way to get from Forster to Austral is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs $40 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Forster to Austral bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forster to Austral train arrive?

Forster to Austral train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Strathfield Station.

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 650+ hotels available in Austral.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Forster and Austral?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Austral. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Edmondson Av Before Twelfth Av via Bulahdelah, Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M, Liverpool Station, Stand C and Leppington Station, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

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There are 5 ways to get from Forster to Austral by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, train
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 54m
$30–43
Bus, train via Hornsby
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus
3. Take the train from Burwood Station to Leppington Stationtrain T2
8h 31m
$27–41
Train
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 34 / ...
7h 55m
$42–188
Drive 319.8 km
1. Drive from Forster to Australcar 319.8 km
3h 48m
$57–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus 150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Central Stationbus Sydney
8h 53m
$57–115

Forster to Austral by bus and train

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Distance: 383.8 km
Duration: 7h 54m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Edmondson Av Before Twelfth Av via Bulahdelah, Central Station, Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M, Liverpool Station, Stand G, Liverpool Station, Stand C, and Leppington Station, Stand B in around 8h 53m.

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