What is the cheapest way to get from Forster to Bankstown?

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Bankstown is to bus and train which costs $26 - $40 and takes 7h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forster to Bankstown?

The fastest way to get from Forster to Bankstown is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Bankstown?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Bankstown. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Rickard Rd Opp Bankstown Library And Knowledge Centre via Taree Station, Coach Stop and Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Forster and Bankstown?

No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Bankstown station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Bankstown Station via Strathfield Station and Lidcombe Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Forster to Bankstown?

The distance between Forster and Bankstown is 354 km. The road distance is 303.3 km.

How do I travel from Forster to Bankstown without a car?

The best way to get from Forster to Bankstown without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $30 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Forster to Bankstown?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Forster to Bankstown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Bankstown bus from?

Forster to Bankstown bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Taree Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Forster to Bankstown train from?

Forster to Bankstown train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.

Train or bus from Forster to Bankstown?

The best way to get from Forster to Bankstown is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $190 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Forster to Bankstown bus arrive?

Forster to Bankstown bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A.

Where does the Forster to Bankstown train arrive?

Forster to Bankstown train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Forster to Bankstown?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Bankstown is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Forster to Bankstown.

Where can I stay near Bankstown?

There are 5112+ hotels available in Bankstown.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus 3206 / ...
5h 50m
$33–50
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
7h 3m
$26–36
Train
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 34 / ...
6h 58m
$39–182
Drive 303.3 km
1. Drive from Forster to Bankstowncar 303.3 km
3h 32m
$54–78
Bus via Bulahdelah
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus 150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand C to Bankstown Station, Restwell Stbus
7h 50m
$51–104

Forster to Bankstown by bus

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Distance: 354 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A 5 times a week. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Taree Station to Strathfield Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–170 and the journey takes 4h 53m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.

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