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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Blacktown is to bus via Newcastle which costs $17 - $40 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Blacktown is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Blacktown?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Blacktown station. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Blacktown Station, Stand D via Bulahdelah and Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Forster to Blacktown?

The distance between Forster and Blacktown is 355 km. The road distance is 297.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Blacktown without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 27m and costs $26 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Forster to Blacktown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Blacktown bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forster to Blacktown?

The best way to get from Forster to Blacktown is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $35 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Forster to Blacktown bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forster to Blacktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Blacktown is 297 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Forster to Blacktown.

Where can I stay near Blacktown?

There are 796+ hotels available in Blacktown.

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

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

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus 150 / ...
2. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
6h 27m
$27–176
Bus via Newcastle
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 bus from Hornsby Station, Stand A to Macquarie Centre, Stand Ebus 575
7h 48m
$17–40
Train
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 34 / ...
6h 51m
$39–184
Drive 297.5 km
1. Drive from Forster to Blacktowncar 297.5 km
3h 24m
$54–78
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
7h 37m
$48–100

Forster to Blacktown by bus and train

38Weekly Services

6h 27mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 355.5 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Blacktown, 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 Blacktown Station, Stand D via Bulahdelah, Central Station, and Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M in around 7h 37m.

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