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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Parramatta is to bus and train which costs $26 - $35 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Parramatta is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Parramatta?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Parramatta station. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Parramatta Station, Stand B2 via Bulahdelah and Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Forster to Parramatta?

The distance between Forster and Parramatta is 413 km. The road distance is 294 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Parramatta without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $35 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Forster to Parramatta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Parramatta bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forster to Parramatta?

The best way to get from Forster to Parramatta is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $35 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Newcastle, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Forster to Parramatta bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forster to Parramatta?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Parramatta is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Forster to Parramatta.

Where can I stay near Parramatta?

There are 4203+ hotels available in Parramatta.

Forster to Parramatta - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 34 / ...
6h 41m
$38–184
Bus via Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus 36Cn
7h 3m
$19–39
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Epping Stationtrain Ccn
6h 52m
$26–35
Drive 294 km
1. Drive from Forster to Parramattacar 294 km
3h 24m
$55–79
Bus
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
7h 15m
$48–99

Forster to Parramatta by bus and train

28Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 413.3 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Taree Station to Strathfield Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–170 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Parramatta Station, Stand B3 via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C, George St Opp Hornsby Station, Hornsby Station, Pennant Hills Station, and Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand A in around 7h 3m.

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