There are 3 ways to get from East Maitland to Forster by bus, train, or car
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East Maitland to Forster by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Maitland to Forster is to bus which costs $19 - $26 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from East Maitland to Forster is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from East Maitland to Forster. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C and arriving at Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from East Maitland station to Forster station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Street Station and arriving at Taree Station via Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between East Maitland and Forster is 210 km. The road distance is 151.9 km.
The best way to get from East Maitland to Forster without a car is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $19 - $26.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from East Maitland to Forster, including transfers.
East Maitland to Forster bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C station.
East Maitland to Forster train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Maitland Station.
The best way to get from East Maitland to Forster is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $19 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $170 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between East Maitland, NSW, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?
Busways operates a bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St 5 times a day. Tickets cost $14–18 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Maitland Station to Taree Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–150 and the journey takes 2h 38m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Maitland Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Maitland Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $26–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
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More Questions & Answers
East Maitland to Forster bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Forster Coach Terminal, Little St station.
East Maitland to Forster train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Taree Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Maitland to Forster is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from East Maitland to Forster.
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