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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Canberra is to bus and train which costs $55 - $95 and takes 11h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Canberra is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs $100 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Canberra?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Canberra via Bulahdelah and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Forster to Canberra?

The distance between Forster and Canberra is 600 km. The road distance is 562.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $95 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Forster to Canberra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Canberra bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forster to Canberra?

The best way to get from Forster to Canberra is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $95 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $240 and takes 11h 32m.

Where does the Forster to Canberra bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forster to Canberra?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Canberra is 562 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Forster to Canberra.

Where can I stay near Canberra?

There are 859+ hotels available in Canberra.

Forster to Canberra - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Forster to Canberra by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
9h 59m
$99–190
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C150 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Strathfield StationCcn
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Canberra Station633 / ...
11h 9m
$56–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Station34 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
10h 40m
$86–282
Drive 562.2 km
1. Drive from Forster to Canberra562.2 km
6h 16m
$110–159
Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbrae
3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)NTL - CBR
6h 50m
$268–447
Train
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Strathfield Station34 / ...
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Canberra Station633 / ...
11h 32m
$64–232
Bus via Wollongong
1. Take the bus from Nabiac to Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station St
3. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centre855
13h 43m
$95–144
Bus to Port Macquarie, fly
1. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Gordon St Before Horton St
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)PQQ - CBR
8h 43m
$473–786
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Station
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)SYD - CBR
9h 27m
$276–645

Forster to Canberra by bus

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9h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 600.3 km
Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Canberra via Bulahdelah and Central Station in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Canberra Station via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, and Strathfield Station in around 11h 32m.

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