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

The cheapest way to get from Gunnedah to Forster is to bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gunnedah to Forster is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Gunnedah and Forster?

No, there is no direct bus from Gunnedah station to Forster. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, Wauchope Station, Coach Stop and Taree Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

How far is it from Gunnedah to Forster?

The distance between Gunnedah and Forster is 495 km. The road distance is 328.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Gunnedah to Forster without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $55 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Gunnedah to Forster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gunnedah to Forster bus from?

Gunnedah to Forster bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop.

Train or bus from Gunnedah to Forster?

The best way to get from Gunnedah to Forster is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $230 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Gunnedah to Forster bus arrive?

Gunnedah to Forster bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.

Can I drive from Gunnedah to Forster?

Yes, the driving distance between Gunnedah to Forster is 328 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Gunnedah to Forster.

Where can I stay near Forster?

There are 710+ hotels available in Forster.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Gunnedah to Forster by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Station244
2. Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Broadmeadow Station224
3. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St150 / ...
9h 10m
$56–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop361
2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Wauchope Station, Coach Stop374 / ...
3. Take the bus from Wauchope Station, Coach Stop to Taree Station, Coach Stop154
10h 10m
$45–70
Drive 328.1 km
1. Drive from Gunnedah to Forster328.1 km
4h 5m
$64–93
Train
1. Take the train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Station244
2. Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Maitland Station224
3. Take the train from Maitland Station to Taree Station33 / ...
9h 39m
$62–225

Gunnedah to Forster by train and bus

14Weekly Services

9h 10mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 494.7 km
Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 10h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gunnedah Station to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Werris Creek Station, Maitland Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 9h 39m.

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