There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Forster by bus, train, car or plane
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Bus via Bulahdelah
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Take the bus from Sydney to Bulahdelah
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Take the bus from Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St to Forster Coach Stop, Little St
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Train, bus
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Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange
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Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Stop, Little St
Bus
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Take the bus from Sydney to Nabiac
Train
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Take the train from Central Station to Taree Station
Drive
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Drive from Sydney to Forster
Fly to Port Macquarie, bus
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Fly from Sydney (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)
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Take the bus from Port Macquarie Coach Stop, Gordon St to Forster Coach Stop, Little St
Fly to Newcastle, bus
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Fly from Sydney (SYD) to Newcastle (NTL)
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Take the bus from Broadmeadow Coach Stop, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Stop, Little St
Sydney to Forster by bus
The bus journey time between Sydney and Forster is around 5h 46m and covers a distance of around 326 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and Busways Great Lakes, the Sydney to Forster bus service departs from Sydney and arrives in Forster Coach Stop, Little St. Typically 14 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Forster is to train and bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h 31m.
The quickest way to get from Sydney to Forster is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 24m.
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 Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Sydney and Forster is 223 km. The road distance is 303.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Forster without a car is to bus via Bulahdelah which takes 5h 46m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 46m 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 via Bulahdelah which takes 5h 46m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 7h 2m.
The quickest flight from Sydney Airport to Port Macquarie Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Sydney to Forster bus services, operated by Busways Great Lakes, arrive at Forster Coach Stop, Little St station.
- Distance: 223.2 km
- Duration: 5h 46m
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Sydney to Forster via Bulahdelah and Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Taree Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40 - $65 and the journey takes 5h 27m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $390
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $340
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90 - $260
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $65
- Website
- NSW TrainLink Train
- Economy
- $40 - $65
- First Class
- $60 - $90
Transport for NSW manages public transport for Australia’s New South Wales region, including metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail and coach. Hubs include Sydney, Byron Bay, Newcastle and Wollongong. Use an Opal card for cheapest fares in greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra. Tickets for regional train and bus services need to be booked before travel (Opal cards are not accepted).
Contact Details
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9 - $12
- Website
- Transport NSW
- Opal card
- $9 - $12
- Opal single trip ticket
- $11 - $15
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, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $75
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Early Bird
- $40 - $60
- Advantage
- $45 - $70
- Premium
- $50 - $75
- Phone
- +61244235233 (call 13 34 10 within Australia)
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Sydney to Nabiac
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 69 2929
- infoline@busways.com.au
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St to Forster Coach Stop, Little St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12 - $17
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Stop, Little St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28 - $40
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Broadmeadow Coach Stop, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Stop, Little St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28 - $40
- Website
- busways.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Port Macquarie Coach Stop, Gordon St to Forster Coach Stop, Little St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $12 - $19
- Website
- NSW TrainLink Train
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Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Forster is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Sydney to Forster.
Qantas and Regional Express offer flights from Sydney Airport to Port Macquarie Airport.
There are 80+ hotels available in Forster. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs $18 - $21.