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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Hornsby is to bus and train which costs $23 - $30 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Hornsby is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Hornsby?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Hornsby. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Hornsby via Bulahdelah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Forster to Hornsby?

The distance between Forster and Hornsby is 297 km. The road distance is 275.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Hornsby without a car is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $40 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Forster to Hornsby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Hornsby bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forster to Hornsby?

The best way to get from Forster to Hornsby is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $180 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Forster to Hornsby bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forster to Hornsby?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Hornsby is 276 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Forster to Hornsby.

Where can I stay near Hornsby?

There are 3992+ hotels available in Hornsby.

Forster to Hornsby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Forster to Hornsby by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus 150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Hornsbybus Pm11
5h 26m
$42–63
Bus via Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus 150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus 36Cn
5h 30m
$15–37
Train
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Hornsby Stationtrain 34 / ...
6h 13m
$35–176
Drive 275.9 km
1. Drive from Forster to Hornsbycar 275.9 km
3h 9m
$52–76
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Hornsby Stationtrain Ccn
6h 4m
$23–30

Forster to Hornsby by bus

7Weekly Buses

5h 26mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 296.6 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Hornsby via Bulahdelah in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Taree Station to Hornsby Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–170 and the journey takes 4h 38m.

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