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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Lismore is to bus which costs $60 - $90 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Lismore is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Lismore?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Lismore. However, there are services departing from Little St At Memorial Dr and arriving at Lismore via Taree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Forster and Lismore?

No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Lismore station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Casino Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Forster to Lismore?

The distance between Forster and Lismore is 492 km. The road distance is 449.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Lismore without a car is to bus which takes 8h 27m and costs $60 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Forster to Lismore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Lismore bus from?

Forster to Lismore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Taree station.

Where do I catch the Forster to Lismore train from?

Forster to Lismore train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.

Train or bus from Forster to Lismore?

The best way to get from Forster to Lismore is to bus which takes 8h 27m and costs $60 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $200 and takes 9h.

Where does the Forster to Lismore bus arrive?

Forster to Lismore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Lismore station.

Where does the Forster to Lismore train arrive?

Forster to Lismore train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Casino Station.

Can I drive from Forster to Lismore?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Lismore is 450 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Forster to Lismore.

Where can I stay near Lismore?

There are 83+ hotels available in Lismore.

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

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Forster to Lismore

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Forster to Lismore. The best route is Bus, a distance of 382.316 km.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Taree to Lismorebus Pm12
8h 27m
$60–90
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
9h
$46–196
Drive 449.6 km
1. Drive from Forster to Lismorecar 449.6 km
4h 52m
$82–118
Bus via Maclean
1. Take the bus from Taree to Macleanbus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Maclean Civic Hall, River St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus 695
10h 33m
$70–134

Forster to Lismore by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

8h 27mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 491.7 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Taree to Lismore once daily. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Taree Station to Casino Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–180 and the journey takes 5h 57m.

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