There are 5 ways to get from Forster to Aberdeen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Taree Station to Maitland Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Aberdeen Stationtrain Hun
6h 18m$33–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Macqueen St Opp Aberdeen Stationbus 18Hu
7h 15m$22–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
- Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Aberdeen Stationtrain Hun
6h 28m$23–30Drive 223.5 km
- Drive from Forster to Aberdeencar 223.5 km
3h 4m$41–58Bus, train via Maitland
- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Aberdeen Stationtrain Hun
6h 32m$28–55
Forster to Aberdeen by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forster to Aberdeen is to bus which costs $22 - $30 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Forster to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Macqueen St Opp Aberdeen Station via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Aberdeen Station via Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Forster and Aberdeen is 330 km. The road distance is 223.5 km.
The best way to get from Forster to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $30 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Forster to Aberdeen, including transfers.
Forster to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St station.
Forster to Aberdeen train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.
The best way to get from Forster to Aberdeen is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $30 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $30 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Aberdeen, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Aberdeen Station via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, and Maitland Station in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Macqueen St Opp Aberdeen Station via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C in around 7h 15m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Taree Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- 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 Taree Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $26–40
- First Class
- $35–55
Train from Maitland Station to Aberdeen Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $20–29
- First Class
- $27–40
Train from Maitland Station to Aberdeen Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $20–29
- First Class
- $27–40
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Maitland Station to Aberdeen Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Newcastle Interchange to Aberdeen Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Maitland Station to Aberdeen Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- 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 Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- 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 Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- 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
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 9890 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Macqueen St Opp Aberdeen Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
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More Questions & Answers
Forster to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand C station.
Forster to Aberdeen train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Maitland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Aberdeen is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Forster to Aberdeen.
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