There are 4 ways to get from Forster to Ettalong Beach by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus 150 / ...
- Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Woy Woy Stationtrain Ccn
5h 20m$23–32Train
- Take the train from Taree Station to Gosford Stationtrain 34 / ...
6h 2m$36–188Drive 242.7 km
- Drive from Forster to Ettalong Beachcar 242.7 km
2h 55m$45–64Bus
- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus 150 / ...
- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Gosford Station, Showground Rdbus 68Cn
7h 14m$25–39
Forster to Ettalong Beach by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forster to Ettalong Beach is to bus and train which costs $22 - $35 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Forster to Ettalong Beach is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Ettalong Beach. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Ettalong Public School, Uligandi St via Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd and Gosford Station, Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Ettalong Beach station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Woy Woy Station via Gosford Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Forster and Ettalong Beach is 276 km. The road distance is 242.7 km.
The best way to get from Forster to Ettalong Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 20m and costs $22 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Forster to Ettalong Beach, including transfers.
Forster to Ettalong Beach bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St station.
Forster to Ettalong Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.
The best way to get from Forster to Ettalong Beach is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $35 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Ettalong Beach, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Taree Station to Gosford Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–170 and the journey takes 3h 52m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Ettalong Public School, Uligandi St via Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd, Gosford Station, Showground Rd, and Gosford Station, Stand G in around 7h 14m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Woy Woy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd
Bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd
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Booking & Getting There
Forster to Ettalong Beach bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd.
Forster to Ettalong Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Gosford Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Ettalong Beach is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Forster to Ettalong Beach.
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