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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Forster is to bus and train which costs $120 - $140 and takes 18h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Forster is to fly and bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $140 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Forster?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Forster. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Central Station and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 56m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Forster?

The distance between Melbourne and Forster is 1064 km. The road distance is 1135.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Forster without a car is to bus which takes 16h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Melbourne to Forster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Forster bus from?

Melbourne to Forster bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Forster?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Forster is to bus which takes 16h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $430 and takes 19h 2m.

Where does the Melbourne to Forster bus arrive?

Melbourne to Forster bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Forster?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Forster is 1135 km. It takes approximately 12h 8m to drive from Melbourne to Forster.

Where can I stay near Forster?

There are 745+ hotels available in Forster.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Forster by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, 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.

Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)MEL - NTL
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
8h 30m
$145–503
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle InterchangeCcn
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St150 / ...
18h 41m
$91–274
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
3. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St150 / ...
16h 56m
Drive 1,135.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Forster1,135.4 km
12h 8m
$215–311
Fly Melbourne Airport to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)MEL - PQQ
2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Taree
9h 48m
$404–818
Fly Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)MEL - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Taree Station
11h 9m
$180–618
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)AVV - PQQ
3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Taree
10h 49m
$324–818
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Newcastle InterchangeCcn
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St150 / ...
18h 15m
$122–137
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Taree Station33 / ...
19h 2m
$101–430

Melbourne to Forster by train and bus

29Weekly Services

18h 41mAverage Duration

$91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,064 km
Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Central Station and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St in around 16h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Central Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 19h 2m.

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