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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Branxton is to bus and train which costs $20 - $27 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Branxton is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Branxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Branxton. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Bridge St At Fleet St via Maitland Station, Railway St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Forster and Branxton?

No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Branxton station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Branxton Station via Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Forster to Branxton?

The distance between Forster and Branxton is 245 km. The road distance is 178.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Branxton without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $29 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Forster to Branxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Branxton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forster to Branxton train from?

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

Train or bus from Forster to Branxton?

The best way to get from Forster to Branxton is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $29 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $35 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Forster to Branxton bus arrive?

Forster to Branxton bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand C station.

Where does the Forster to Branxton train arrive?

Forster to Branxton train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Maitland Station.

Can I drive from Forster to Branxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Branxton is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Forster to Branxton.

Where can I stay near Branxton?

There are 547+ hotels available in Branxton.

Forster to Branxton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Forster to Branxton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Maitland Stationtrain 34 / ...
5h 24m
$30–164
Bus, train
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 Branxton Stationtrain Hun
5h 33m
$20–27
Drive 178.1 km
1. Drive from Forster to Branxtoncar 178.1 km
2h 20m
$32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
5h 35m
$24–33

Forster to Branxton by bus and train

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Distance: 245.3 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Taree Station to Maitland Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–150 and the journey takes 2h 32m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Busways operates a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C 5 times a day. Tickets cost $14–18 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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