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How to get fromForster to Lithgowby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    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 Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    9h 22m
    $32–181

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus bus 150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Lithgowbus bus
    9h 46m
    $87–158

  3. Drive 396.3 km

    1. Drive from Forster to Lithgowcar car 396.3 km
    5h 1m
    $71–102

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Taree Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    9h 24m
    $42–326

Forster to Lithgow by bus and train

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Lithgow via Bulahdelah and Central Station in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Lithgow Station via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, and Strathfield Station in around 9h 24m.

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