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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Shellharbour is to bus and train via Newcastle which costs $30 - $45 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Bulahdelah, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

How far is it from Forster to Shellharbour?

The distance between Forster and Shellharbour is 518 km. The road distance is 393.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Shellharbour without a car is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs $45 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Forster to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Shellharbour bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forster to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Forster to Shellharbour is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs $45 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Forster to Shellharbour bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forster to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Shellharbour is 393 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Forster to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 621+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
9h 52m
$45–200
Bus, train via Newcastle
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
3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
10h
$34–45
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
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus
10h 2m
$51–105
Drive 393.2 km
1. Drive from Forster to Shellharbourcar 393.2 km
4h 44m
$71–102
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nabiac to Central Stationbus Pm11
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
10h 16m
$59–85

Forster to Shellharbour by bus and train

38Weekly Services

9h 52mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 517.6 km
Duration: 9h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Central Station, Wollongong Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Bulahdelah, Central Station, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 10h 2m.

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