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

The cheapest way to get from Hay to Forster is to bus and train via Newcastle which costs $80 - $260 and takes 18h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hay to Forster is to drive which takes 10h 56m and costs $180 - $270.

How far is it from Hay to Forster?

The distance between Hay and Forster is 1079 km. The road distance is 979.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Hay to Forster without a car is to bus which takes 17h 52m and costs $100 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 17h 52m to get from Hay to Forster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hay to Forster bus from?

Hay to Forster bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Sturt Hwy At Archer St station.

Where does the Hay to Forster bus arrive?

Hay to Forster bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Griffith Station, Coach Stop.

Can I drive from Hay to Forster?

Yes, the driving distance between Hay to Forster is 979 km. It takes approximately 10h 56m to drive from Hay to Forster.

Where can I stay near Forster?

There are 731+ hotels available in Forster.

Hay to Forster - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Hay and Forster?

No, there is no direct bus from Hay to Forster. However, there are services departing from Sturt Hwy At Archer St and arriving at Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Griffith Station, Coach Stop, Central Station and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.

There are 9 ways to get from Hay to Forster by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Griffith Station, Coach Stop726
2. Take the bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
4. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St150 / ...
17h 52m
$101–175
Bus, train via Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3726
2. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Strathfield Station624 / ...
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Newcastle InterchangeCcn
4. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St150 / ...
18h 1m
$82–251
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3726
2. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Strathfield Station624 / ...
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Taree Station33 / ...
18h 41m
$93–397
Drive 979.2 km
1. Drive from Hay to Forster979.2 km
10h 56m
$187–270
Bus, taxi to Narrandera, fly to Port Macquarie
1. Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Bridge St Opp Fig Tree Park
2. Take the taxi from Bridge St Opp Fig Tree Park to Narrandera (NRA)
3. Fly from Narrandera (NRA) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)NRA - PQQ
4. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Taree
12h 19m
$518–1,158
Bus, taxi to Narrandera, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Bridge St Opp Fig Tree Park
2. Take the taxi from Bridge St Opp Fig Tree Park to Narrandera (NRA)
3. Fly from Narrandera (NRA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)NRA - SYD
4. Take the train from Central Station to Taree Station
12h 56m
$434–848
Bus to Griffith, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Griffith Station, Coach Stop
2. Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)GFF - PQQ
3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Taree
13h 35m
$402–1,075
Bus to Griffith, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Griffith Station, Coach Stop
2. Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)GFF - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Taree Station
14h 22m
$258–665
Bus, bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport
1. Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3
2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 5 to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St
3. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)CBR - NTL
4. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
16h 32m
$288–489

Hay to Forster by bus

4Weekly Buses

17h 52mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,079.4 km
Duration: 17h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Griffith Station, Coach Stop, Central Station, and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St in around 17h 52m.

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