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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Blacktown is to bus and train which costs $24 - $40 and takes 7h.

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.

How far is it from Forster to Blacktown?

The distance between Forster and Blacktown is 425 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 train which takes 6h 52m and costs $35 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m 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 52m and costs $35 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Newcastle, which costs $17 - $40 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Forster to Blacktown bus arrive?

Forster to Blacktown bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand C 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 798+ hotels available in Blacktown.

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Blacktown. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Blacktown Rd Opp Griffiths St via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C, Hornsby Station, Stand A and Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 34 / ...
6h 52m
$39–184
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 28m
$17–40
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Epping Stationtrain Ccn
3. Take the bus from Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand F to Blacktown Rd Opp Griffiths Stbus 630
7h
$24–36
Drive 297.5 km
1. Drive from Forster to Blacktowncar 297.5 km
3h 24m
$55–79
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

28Weekly Services

6h 52mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 424.9 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Blacktown Rd Opp Griffiths St via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C, George St Opp Hornsby Station, Hornsby Station, Stand A, Macquarie Centre, Stand E, and Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D in around 7h 28m.

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