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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Gwandalan is to bus which costs $23 - $35 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Gwandalan is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Gwandalan?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Gwandalan. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Winbin Cres At Koowong Rd via Bulahdelah and Tall Timbers Rd After Deakin Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Forster and Gwandalan?

No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Gwandalan station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Morisset Station via Fassifern Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Forster to Gwandalan?

The distance between Forster and Gwandalan is 238 km. The road distance is 197.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Gwandalan without a car is to bus via Bulahdelah which takes 5h 56m and costs $35 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Forster to Gwandalan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Gwandalan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forster to Gwandalan train from?

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

Train or bus from Forster to Gwandalan?

The best way to get from Forster to Gwandalan is to bus via Bulahdelah which takes 5h 56m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $190 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Forster to Gwandalan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forster to Gwandalan train arrive?

Forster to Gwandalan train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Fassifern Station.

Can I drive from Forster to Gwandalan?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Gwandalan is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Forster to Gwandalan.

Where can I stay near Gwandalan?

There are 645+ hotels available in Gwandalan.

Forster to Gwandalan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Forster to Gwandalan by bus, train, or car

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Bus via Bulahdelah
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 Doyalson Northbus Pm11
5h 56m
$39–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Stand D to Winbin Cres At Koowong Rdbus 99
6h 12m
$23–31
Train
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Fassifern Stationtrain 34 / ...
6h 40m
$37–181
Drive 197.5 km
1. Drive from Forster to Gwandalancar 197.5 km
2h 31m
$36–52

Forster to Gwandalan by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

5h 56mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 238.3 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Winbin Cres At Koowong Rd via Bulahdelah, Doyalson North, and Tall Timbers Rd After Deakin Av in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Taree Station to Fassifern Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $23–160 and the journey takes 3h 11m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.

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