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

The cheapest way to get from Merrylands to Forster is to train and bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merrylands to Forster is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Merrylands and Forster?

No, there is no direct bus from Merrylands to Forster. However, there are services departing from Merrylands Rd Opp Addlestone Rd and arriving at Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Parramatta Station, Stand A3, Central Station and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Merrylands to Forster?

The distance between Merrylands and Forster is 333 km. The road distance is 296 km.

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

The best way to get from Merrylands to Forster without a car is to line 501 bus and bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $45 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Merrylands to Forster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merrylands to Forster bus from?

Merrylands to Forster bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Parramatta Station, Stand A3.

Train or bus from Merrylands to Forster?

The best way to get from Merrylands to Forster is to line 501 bus and bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $190 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Merrylands to Forster bus arrive?

Merrylands to Forster bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Pitt St At Barlow St station.

Can I drive from Merrylands to Forster?

Yes, the driving distance between Merrylands to Forster is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Merrylands to Forster.

Where can I stay near Forster?

There are 754+ hotels available in Forster.

Merrylands to Forster - 4 ways to travel via train, line 501 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Merrylands to Forster by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Line 501 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 to Pitt St At Barlow Stbus 501
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
3. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
7h 10m
$47–103
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
7h 25m
$27–37
Train
1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Taree Stationtrain 33 / ...
8h 5m
$38–183
Drive 296 km
1. Drive from Merrylands to Forstercar 296 km
3h 26m
$53–77

Merrylands to Forster by bus

38Weekly Buses

7h 10mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 333.4 km
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Merrylands Rd Opp Addlestone Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Parramatta Station, Stand A1, Parramatta Station, Stand A3, Pitt St At Barlow St, Central Station, and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Strathfield Station to Taree Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–170 and the journey takes 5h 12m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.

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