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 $35 - $55 and takes 7h 25m.

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 30m and costs $60 - $95.

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.

Is there a direct train between Forster and Manly Vale?

No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Manly Vale station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at North Sydney Station via Hornsby Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Forster to Manly Vale?

The distance between Forster and Manly Vale is 344 km. The road distance is 298.3 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 $50 - $85.

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.

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

Forster to Manly Vale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree 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 $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $200 and takes 7h 37m.

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.

Where does the Forster to Manly Vale train arrive?

Forster to Manly Vale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Hornsby Station.

Can I drive from Forster to Manly Vale?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Manly Vale is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Forster to Manly Vale.

Where can I stay near Manly Vale?

There are 5150+ hotels available in Manly Vale.

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There are 5 ways to get from Forster to Manly Vale by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 Chatswoodbus Pm11
6h 35m
$54–83
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain Ccn
7h 25m
$39–53
Train
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Hornsby Stationtrain 34 / ...
7h 37m
$40–191
Drive 298.3 km
1. Drive from Forster to Manly Valecar 298.3 km
3h 30m
$65–93
Bus via Central Station
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus 150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Central Stationbus Sydney
6h 41m
$61–114

Forster to Manly Vale by bus

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Distance: 344.4 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 Hornsby Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–170 and the journey takes 4h 38m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.

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