There are 5 ways to get from Mosman to Forster by ferry, bus, train, or car
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Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Taronga Zoo Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry F2
- Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
5h 57m$51–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 15Cn
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
8h 21m$26–40Train
- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Taree Stationtrain 33 / ...
8h 4m$41–191Drive 297 km
- Drive from Mosman to Forstercar 297 km
3h 29m$53–77Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
8h 19m$31–44
Mosman to Forster by ferry, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mosman to Forster is to bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Mosman to Forster is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Mosman to Forster. However, there are services departing from Mosman Bay Wharf, Avenue Rd and arriving at Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D and Newcastle Interchange, Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Mosman station to Forster station. However, there are services departing from St Leonards Station and arriving at Taree Station via Hornsby Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Mosman and Forster is 310 km. The road distance is 297 km.
The best way to get from Mosman to Forster without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Mosman to Forster, including transfers.
Mosman to Forster bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D.
Mosman to Forster train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Hornsby Station.
The best way to get from Mosman to Forster is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs $40 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Mosman, NSW, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Hornsby Station to Taree Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–170 and the journey takes 4h 46m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mosman Bay Wharf, Avenue Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Milsons Point Station, Alfred St Sth, Milsons Point Station, Gordon Station, Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D, and Newcastle Interchange, Stand C in around 8h 21m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Hornsby Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $50–70
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Hornsby Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–60
- First Class
- $55–80
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $55–85
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Taronga Zoo Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- Sydney Ferries
- Phone
- +61 2 9206 1111
- sydney@captaincook.com.au
- Website
- Captain Cook Cruises
Ferry from Taronga Zoo Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- Captain Cook Cruises
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Booking & Getting There
Mosman to Forster bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand B station.
Mosman to Forster train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Taree Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mosman to Forster is 297 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Mosman to Forster.
There are 761+ hotels available in Forster.