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How to get fromBallina to Forsterby bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballina to Forster by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Stationbus bus Dt19
    2. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Taree Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    8h 44m
    $114–279

  2. Bus, train via Grafton

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus bus 144
    2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Taree Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    10h 15m
    $51–226

  3. Drive 454.9 km

    1. Drive from Ballina to Forstercar car 454.9 km
    4h 52m
    $83–119

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Tareebus bus Sydney
    9h 35m
    $65–170

  5. Bus via Alstonville

    1. Take the bus from Alstonville to Tareebus bus Pm11
    10h 36m
    $65–98

Ballina to Forster by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Ballina to Taree 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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