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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Chatswood is to bus and train which costs $26 - $40 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Chatswood is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Chatswood?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Chatswood. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Chatswood via Bulahdelah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Forster and Chatswood?

No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Chatswood station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Chatswood Station via Hornsby Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Forster to Chatswood?

The distance between Forster and Chatswood is 311 km. The road distance is 288.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Chatswood without a car is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $40 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Forster to Chatswood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Chatswood bus from?

Forster to Chatswood bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St station.

Where do I catch the Forster to Chatswood train from?

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

Train or bus from Forster to Chatswood?

The best way to get from Forster to Chatswood is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $190 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Forster to Chatswood bus arrive?

Forster to Chatswood bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St station.

Where does the Forster to Chatswood train arrive?

Forster to Chatswood train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Hornsby Station.

Can I drive from Forster to Chatswood?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Chatswood is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Forster to Chatswood.

Where can I stay near Chatswood?

There are 5188+ hotels available in Chatswood.

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There are 5 ways to get from Forster to Chatswood by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus 150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Chatswoodbus Pm11
5h 51m
$42–63
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 Hornsby Stationtrain Ccn
6h 29m
$26–38
Train
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Hornsby Stationtrain 34 / ...
6h 34m
$38–184
Drive 288.8 km
1. Drive from Forster to Chatswoodcar 288.8 km
3h 21m
$52–75
Bus via Central Station
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus 150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Sydney Central Stationbus Au001
6h 31m
$40–74

Forster to Chatswood by bus

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Distance: 310.9 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Chatswood via Bulahdelah in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Taree Station to Hornsby Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–170 and the journey takes 4h 33m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.

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