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

The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Forster is to train and bus which costs $55 - $100 and takes 13h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Parkes to Forster is to drive which takes 7h 12m and costs $100 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Parkes and Forster?

No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Forster. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Orange, Central Station and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

How far is it from Parkes to Forster?

The distance between Parkes and Forster is 739 km. The road distance is 569.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Parkes to Forster without a car is to bus which takes 13h 11m and costs $110 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 13h 11m to get from Parkes to Forster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parkes to Forster bus from?

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

Train or bus from Parkes to Forster?

The best way to get from Parkes to Forster is to bus which takes 13h 11m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $250 and takes 14h 19m.

Where does the Parkes to Forster bus arrive?

Parkes to Forster bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Orange Station, Coach Bay 1.

Can I drive from Parkes to Forster?

Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Forster is 569 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Parkes to Forster.

Where can I stay near Forster?

There are 750+ hotels available in Forster.

Parkes to Forster - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Parkes to Forster by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, 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 Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Orange Station, Coach Bay 1572 / ...
2. Take the bus from Orange to Central Station
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 / ...
13h 11m
$113–187
Train, bus via Hornsby
cheapest
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Parramatta Station446
2. Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St150 / ...
14h 31m
$54–106
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Station446
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 / ...
13h 38m
$59–100
Drive 569.1 km
1. Drive from Parkes to Forster569.1 km
7h 12m
$108–156
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAG
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)OAG - PQQ
3. Take the bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Taree Station, Coach Stop
9h 21m
$369–611
Train
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Station446
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Taree Station33 / ...
14h 19m
$70–246
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Drive from Parkes to Orange-Airport-OAG
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)OAG - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Taree Station
10h 29m
$213–521
Fly Parkes to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)PKE - PQQ
2. Take the bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Taree Station, Coach Stop
10h 49m
$390–582
Fly Parkes to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)PKE - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Taree Station
10h 27m
$204–442
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)DBO - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Taree Station
12h
$255–612

Parkes to Forster by bus

6Weekly Buses

13h 11mAverage Duration

$113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 738.5 km
Duration: 13h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Orange, Central Station, and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St in around 13h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Parkes Station to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Strathfield Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 14h 19m.

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