There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Forster by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Exeter Station to Central Stationtrain Shl
- Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
7h 49m$50–106Train, bus via Newcastle
cheapest- Take the train from Exeter Station to Central Stationtrain Shl
- Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
9h 58m$33–43Drive 411.6 km
- Drive from Exeter to Forstercar 411.6 km
4h 51m$74–107Bus
- Take the bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
8h 46m$57–119Train, bus via Minto
- Take the train from Moss Vale Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain Shl
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Central Stationtrain T8 / ...
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
10h$56–224Train
- Take the train from Exeter Station to Central Stationtrain Shl
- Take the train from Central Station to Taree Stationtrain 33 / ...
10h 13m$43–199
Exeter to Forster by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Forster is to train and bus via Newcastle which costs $30 - $45 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Forster is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Forster. However, there are services departing from Exeter Rd Opp Exeter Oval and arriving at Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Leighton Gardens, Argyle St, Central Station and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter station to Forster station. However, there are services departing from Exeter Station and arriving at Taree Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
The distance between Exeter and Forster is 447 km. The road distance is 411.6 km.
The best way to get from Exeter to Forster without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 49m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Exeter to Forster, including transfers.
Exeter to Forster bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St station.
Exeter to Forster train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Exeter Station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Forster is to bus which takes 8h 46m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $200 and takes 10h 13m.
What companies run services between Exeter, NSW, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Exeter Rd Opp Exeter Oval to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Leighton Gardens, Argyle St, Central Station, and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter Station to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Central Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 10h 13m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Exeter Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Exeter Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Moss Vale Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Exeter Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Moss Vale Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $20–26
- First
- $28–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
Train from Central Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Moss Vale Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $18–27
- First Class
- $24–40
Train from Central Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $40–65
- First Class
- $60–90
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Campbelltown Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $5–9
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $55–85
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $55–85
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
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
Bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
Bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Forster bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Exeter to Forster train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Forster is 412 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Exeter to Forster.
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