What is the cheapest way to get from Forster to Emu Plains?

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Emu Plains is to bus and train which costs $30 - $45 and takes 6h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forster to Emu Plains?

The fastest way to get from Forster to Emu Plains is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $60 - $95.

How far is it from Forster to Emu Plains?

The distance between Forster and Emu Plains is 384 km. The road distance is 325.4 km.

How do I travel from Forster to Emu Plains without a car?

The best way to get from Forster to Emu Plains without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 52m and costs $30 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Forster to Emu Plains?

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Forster to Emu Plains, including transfers.

Train or bus from Forster to Emu Plains?

The best way to get from Forster to Emu Plains is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs $40 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 8h 9m.

Can I drive from Forster to Emu Plains?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Emu Plains is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Forster to Emu Plains.

Where can I stay near Emu Plains?

There are 246+ hotels available in Emu Plains.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Forster to Emu Plains by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, train
best
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 Emu Plains StationBmt
6h 52m
$33–44
Train
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Strathfield Station34 / ...
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Emu Plains StationBmt
7h 14m
$41–186
Drive 325.4 km
1. Drive from Forster to Emu Plains325.4 km
3h 47m
$64–92
Bus
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, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Penrith Station, Stand D
8h 9m
$60–114

Forster to Emu Plains by bus and train

38Weekly Services

6h 52mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 383.6 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Emu Plains, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Emu Plains Station via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, and Strathfield Station in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Emu Plains Station via Bulahdelah, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Penrith Station, Stand D, and Penrith Station in around 8h 9m.

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