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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Bellingen is to train which costs $30 - $170 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Bellingen is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Bellingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Bellingen. However, there are services departing from Little St At Memorial Dr and arriving at Church St At Hyde St via Taree and Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Forster to Bellingen?

The distance between Forster and Bellingen is 255 km. The road distance is 239.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Bellingen without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs $30 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Forster to Bellingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Bellingen bus from?

Forster to Bellingen bus services, operated by Eggins Comfort Coaches, depart from Little St At Memorial Dr station.

Train or bus from Forster to Bellingen?

The best way to get from Forster to Bellingen is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs $30 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Forster to Bellingen bus arrive?

Forster to Bellingen bus services, operated by Eggins Comfort Coaches, arrive at Victoria St After Pulteney St station.

Can I drive from Forster to Bellingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Bellingen is 239 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Forster to Bellingen.

Where can I stay near Bellingen?

There are 263+ hotels available in Bellingen.

Forster to Bellingen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Forster to Bellingen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Urunga Station33 / ...
5h 48m
$31–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Little St At Memorial Dr to Victoria St After Pulteney St309 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taree to Macksville
3. Take the bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Church St At Hyde St358
7h 5m
Drive 239.5 km
1. Drive from Forster to Bellingen239.5 km
2h 35m
$47–68

Forster to Bellingen by bus, train, and foot

29Weekly Services

5h 48mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.1 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Taree Station to Urunga Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $21–150 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Little St At Memorial Dr to Church St At Hyde St via Victoria St After Pulteney St, Taree, Macksville, and Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St in around 7h 5m.

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