There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Forresters Beach by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
5h 25m$45–71Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
6h 23m$36–56Drive 350.4 km
- Drive from Canberra to Forresters Beachcar 350.4 km
4h 1m$62–89Fly Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain
4h 55m$245–473Bus, train via Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
5h 38m$83–133Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Gosford Station, Stand Gbus 2305 / ...
6h 21m$47–75Fly Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CBR - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Gosford Stationtrain
5h 18m$257–357Bus to Moruya Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Moruya Airportbus
- Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MYA - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain
8h 5m$251–401
Canberra to Forresters Beach by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Forresters Beach is to train which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Forresters Beach is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Forresters Beach. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Central Coast Hwy After Alistair Av via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Gosford Station, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Forresters Beach station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Gosford Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Canberra and Forresters Beach is 370 km. The road distance is 350.4 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Forresters Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 25m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Canberra to Forresters Beach, including transfers.
Canberra to Forresters Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Forresters Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Forresters Beach is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Canberra Station to Central Coast Hwy Opp Forresters Beach Rd via Central Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand B in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Central Coast Hwy After Alistair Av via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Gosford Station, Stand G, and Gosford Station, Stand B in around 6h 21m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–285
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Moruya Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–330
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–285
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Gosford Station, Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Moruya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Forresters Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Forresters Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Forresters Beach is 350 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Canberra to Forresters Beach.
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