There are 3 ways to get from Forster to Gateshead by bus or car
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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 Charlestownbus Pm11
3h 51m$39–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus 150 / ...
4h 6m$26–33Drive 164.5 km
- Drive from Forster to Gatesheadcar 164.5 km
2h 1m$35–51
Forster to Gateshead by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forster to Gateshead is to bus which costs $26 - $35 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Forster to Gateshead is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Pacfic Hwy Opp Hughes St via Bulahdelah and Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Forster and Gateshead is 176 km. The road distance is 164.5 km.
The best way to get from Forster to Gateshead without a car is to bus via Bulahdelah which takes 3h 51m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Forster to Gateshead, including transfers.
Forster to Gateshead bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St station.
Forster to Gateshead bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Gateshead is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Forster to Gateshead.
There are 609+ hotels available in Gateshead.
What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Gateshead, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Pacfic Hwy Opp Hughes St via Bulahdelah, Charlestown, and Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Stand D in around 3h 51m.
- 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 Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Bulahdelah to Charlestown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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