What is the cheapest way to get from Forster to Nelson Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Nelson Bay is to bus which costs $18 - $24 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forster to Nelson Bay?

The fastest way to get from Forster to Nelson Bay is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Nelson Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Nelson Bay. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Donald St Before Stockton St via Newcastle Interchange, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Forster to Nelson Bay?

The distance between Forster and Nelson Bay is 188 km. The road distance is 163.3 km.

How do I travel from Forster to Nelson Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Forster to Nelson Bay without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 1m and costs $210 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Forster to Nelson Bay?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Forster to Nelson Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Nelson Bay bus from?

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

Where does the Forster to Nelson Bay bus arrive?

Forster to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand C station.

Can I drive from Forster to Nelson Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Nelson Bay is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Forster to Nelson Bay.

Where can I stay near Nelson Bay?

There are 1418+ hotels available in Nelson Bay.

Forster to Nelson Bay - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Forster to Nelson Bay by bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Booner St At Tuloa Av150
2. Take the taxi from Booner St At Tuloa Av to Nelson Bay
3h 1m
$219–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton St130 / ...
5h 21m
$18–24
Drive 163.3 km
1. Drive from Forster to Nelson Bay163.3 km
2h 1m
$32–45

Forster to Nelson Bay by bus

38Weekly Buses

5h 21mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 187.8 km
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Donald St Before Stockton St via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A in around 5h 21m.

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