What is the cheapest way to get from Forster to Manly Vale?

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Manly Vale is to bus and train which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forster to Manly Vale?

The fastest way to get from Forster to Manly Vale is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Manly Vale?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Manly Vale. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Kentwell Rd Before Condamine St via Bulahdelah and Chatswood Station, Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Forster to Manly Vale?

The distance between Forster and Manly Vale is 345 km. The road distance is 299.9 km.

How do I travel from Forster to Manly Vale without a car?

The best way to get from Forster to Manly Vale without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $40 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Forster to Manly Vale?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Forster to Manly Vale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Manly Vale bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forster to Manly Vale?

The best way to get from Forster to Manly Vale is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $200 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Forster to Manly Vale bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forster to Manly Vale?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Manly Vale is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Forster to Manly Vale.

Where can I stay near Manly Vale?

There are 4048+ hotels available in Manly Vale.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Forster to Manly Vale by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to ChatswoodPm11
6h 35m
$45–70
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C150 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central StationCcn
7h 8m
$33–46
Train
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Station34 / ...
7h 11m
$40–198
Drive 299.9 km
1. Drive from Forster to Manly Vale299.9 km
3h 31m
$59–85

Forster to Manly Vale by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 35mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 344.8 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Manly Vale, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Kentwell Rd Before Condamine St via Bulahdelah and Chatswood Station, Stand C in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Taree Station to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–180 and the journey takes 5h 7m.

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