There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Forster by bus, train, car or plane
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Recommended option
Bus Greyhound Australia • 5 h 45 min
$26 - $48
5 alternative options
Train, bus • 6 h 32 min
$29 - $41
Bus Premier Motor Service • 7 h
$35 - $47
Train • 7 h 13 min
$30 - $50
Drive • 3 h 25 min
$27 - $40
Fly, line 310 bus • 4 h
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Forster is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3 h 25 min.
The quickest way to get from Sydney to Forster is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3 h 25 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney to Forster. However, there are services departing from Sydney and arriving at Forster Coach Stop, Little St via Karuah Coach Stop, Tarean Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 h 45 min.
The distance between Sydney and Forster is 224 km. The road distance is 304.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Forster without a car is to bus which takes 5 h 45 min and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 5 h 45 min to get from Sydney to Forster, including transfers.
Sydney to Forster bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Sydney station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Forster is to bus which takes 5 h 45 min and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 7 h 13 min.
The quickest flight from Sydney Airport to Taree Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h.
Sydney to Forster bus services, operated by Transport NSW, arrive at Forster Coach Stop, Little St station.
- Distance: 139.7 miles
- Duration: 5 h 45 min
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Sydney to Forster via Karuah and Karuah Coach Stop, Tarean Rd in around 5 h 45 min. Alternatively, Transport NSW operates a train from Sydney to Forster 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30 - $50 and the journey takes 5 h 33 min.
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35 - $310
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14 - $22
- Schedules at
- Transport NSW
- Economy
- $14 - $22
- 1st Class
- $20 - $30
Train from Central Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 33 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Schedules at
- Transport NSW
- Economy
- $30 - $50
- 1st Class
- $45 - $70
Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland and services more than 5 million passengers every year. Buses are equipped for the long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers in every seat and an on-board restroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Karuah
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15 - $35
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Saver
- $15 - $22
- Flexifare
- $24 - $35
- Phone
- +61 2 4423 5233
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Karuah
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21 - $28
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Sydney to Nabiac
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Karuah Coach Stop, Tarean Rd to Forster Coach Stop, Little St
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 15 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10 - $15
- Schedules at
- Transport NSW
Bus from Broadmeadow Coach Stop, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Stop, Little St
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 5 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14 - $20
- Schedules at
- Transport NSW
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- Phone
- 02 6552 2700
- info@egginscomfortcoaches.com.au
- Website
- egginscomfortcoaches.com.au
Bus from Manning St After Albert St to Beach St At Head Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Eggins Comfort Coaches
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Forster is 304 km. It takes approximately 3 h 25 min to drive from Sydney to Forster.
FlyPelican offers flights from Sydney Airport to Taree Airport.
There are 288+ hotels available in Forster. Prices start at $78 USD per night.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs $17.