There are 9 ways to get from Forster to Canberra by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
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Bus via Bulahdelah
best- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus 150 / ...
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
9h 34m$82–158Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
- Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
10h 18m$59–91Train, bus
- Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
10h 15m$70–246Drive 560.5 km
- Drive from Forster to Canberracar 560.5 km
6h 15m$100–144Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbraebus
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane NTL - CBR
6h 48m$276–386Bus
- Take the bus from Nabiac to Central Stationbus Pm11
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
10h 36m$85–132Train
- Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
11h 51m$64–241Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
9h 27m$285–665Train to Port Macquarie, fly
- Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane PQQ - CBR
9h 11m$515–861
Forster to Canberra by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forster to Canberra is to bus and train which costs $55 - $95 and takes 10h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Forster to Canberra is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs $95 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Canberra via Bulahdelah and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
The distance between Forster and Canberra is 601 km. The road distance is 560.5 km.
The best way to get from Forster to Canberra without a car is to bus via Bulahdelah which takes 9h 34m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Forster to Canberra, including transfers.
Forster to Canberra bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St station.
Forster to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.
The best way to get from Forster to Canberra is to bus via Bulahdelah which takes 9h 34m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $250 and takes 11h 51m.
What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Canberra via Bulahdelah, Central Station, and Sydney Central Station in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Canberra Station via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, and Central Station in around 11h 51m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
Flights from Port Macquarie to Canberra International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–700
Flights from Port Macquarie to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $480–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $274–280
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
Flights from Port Macquarie to Canberra International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–650
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–370
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $274–280
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
Train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
Train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
Train from Taree Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $19–25
- First
- $27–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–65
- First Class
- $60–90
Train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–65
- First Class
- $60–90
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
Train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–65
- First Class
- $60–90
Train from Taree Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $17–25
- First Class
- $23–35
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St
Bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St
Bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Bulahdelah to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–90
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Bulahdelah to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbrae
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Nabiac to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Forster to Canberra bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St station.
Forster to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Canberra is 560 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Forster to Canberra.
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