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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Bowral is to bus and train via Newcastle which costs $35 - $60 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Bowral is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $65 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Bowral?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Bulahdelah and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Forster and Bowral?

No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Bowral Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Forster to Bowral?

The distance between Forster and Bowral is 433 km. The road distance is 391.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Bowral without a car is to bus which takes 8h 56m and costs $60 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Forster to Bowral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Bowral bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forster to Bowral train from?

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

Train or bus from Forster to Bowral?

The best way to get from Forster to Bowral is to bus which takes 8h 56m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $210 and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Forster to Bowral bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forster to Bowral train arrive?

Forster to Bowral train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Forster to Bowral?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Bowral is 392 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Forster to Bowral.

Where can I stay near Bowral?

There are 311+ hotels available in Bowral.

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

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

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Bus
best
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
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus
8h 56m
$64–116
Bus, train via Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain Ccn
3. Take the train from Central Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8 / ...
4. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
9h 34m
$36–57
Train
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Bowral Stationtrain 631 / ...
9h 18m
$42–207
Drive 391.8 km
1. Drive from Forster to Bowralcar 391.8 km
4h 34m
$70–101
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 Macarthur Stationtrain T8 / ...
4. Take the train from Macarthur Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
9h 6m
$50–78

Forster to Bowral by bus

5Weekly Buses

8h 56mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 432.7 km
Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Bulahdelah and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bowral Station via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, and Central Station in around 9h 18m.

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