There are 5 ways to get from Forster to Harden by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C150 / ...
- Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Strathfield StationCcn
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Harden Station621 / ...
11h 32m$58–205Bus
- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St150 / ...
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Harden Station, Coach Stop
12h 56m$76–135Drive 614.1 km
- Drive from Forster to Harden614.1 km
6h 48m$121–175Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbrae
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)NTL - CBR
- Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Albury St At East St
10h 4m$281–467Train
- Take the train from Taree Station to Strathfield Station34 / ...
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Harden Station621 / ...
11h 54m$66–347
Forster to Harden by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forster to Harden is to bus and train which costs $55 - $210 and takes 11h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Forster to Harden is to drive which takes 6h 48m and costs $120 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Harden station. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Harden Station, Coach Stop via Bulahdelah and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
The distance between Forster and Harden is 705 km. The road distance is 614.1 km.
The best way to get from Forster to Harden without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 32m and costs $55 - $210.
It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Forster to Harden, including transfers.
Forster to Harden bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St station.
The best way to get from Forster to Harden is to bus which takes 12h 56m and costs $75 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $350 and takes 11h 54m.
Forster to Harden bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Harden is 614 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Forster to Harden.
What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Harden, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Harden Station, Coach Stop via Bulahdelah and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 12h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Harden Station via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, and Strathfield Station in around 11h 54m.
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- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–370
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–850
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Newcastle Interchange to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Harden Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $55–70
- Sleeper
- $150–170
Train from Taree Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $55–70
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–23
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
Bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Bulahdelah to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–65
- Advantage
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $55–85
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Bulahdelah to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbrae
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Harden Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Albury St At East St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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