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How to get fromForster to Ballinaby train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Taree Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Bus Interchange – Tamar Streetbus bus Dt18
    8h 39m
    $112–286

  2. Train, bus via Grafton

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Taree Station to Grafton Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar Stbus bus 143
    10h 3m
    $51–226

  3. Drive 455.6 km

    1. Drive from Forster to Ballinacar car 455.6 km
    4h 53m
    $82–118

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nabiac to Ballinabus bus Pm12
    9h 13m
    $70–102

  5. Bus via Taree

    1. Take the bus from Taree to Ballinabus bus Brisbane
    9h 17m
    $65–170

Forster to Ballina by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 483.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

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

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Nabiac to Ballina once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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