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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Branxton is to bus which costs $24 - $35 and takes 6h 3m.

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 19m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Branxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Branxton station. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Branxton Station, Railway St via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

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 $30 - $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.

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 $30 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $35 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Forster to Branxton bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forster to Branxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Branxton is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Forster to Branxton.

Where can I stay near Branxton?

There are 559+ hotels available in Branxton.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Maitland Station34 / ...
5h 24m
$31–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Branxton Station, Railway St18Hu / ...
6h 3m
$24–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C150 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Branxton StationHun
5h 25m
$25–31
Drive 178.1 km
1. Drive from Forster to Branxton178.1 km
2h 19m
$35–51

Forster to Branxton by bus and train

29Weekly Services

5h 24mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Branxton Station, Railway St via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C in around 6h 3m.

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