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How to get fromForster to Katoombaby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Forster to Katoomba by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus 3206 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Katoombabus bus
    7h 55m
    $60–96

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus bus 150 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Strathfield Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    8h 27m
    $31–42

  3. Drive 371.8 km

    1. Drive from Forster to Katoombacar car 371.8 km
    4h 24m
    $66–96

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Taree Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    8h 29m
    $43–187

  5. Bus, train via Blacktown

    1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus bus 150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Gordon Station, Stand Cbus bus
    3. Take the train from Blacktown Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    9h 4m
    $34–48

Forster to Katoomba by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Katoomba via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Katoomba Station via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, and Strathfield Station in around 8h 29m.

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