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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Kariong is to bus and train which costs $24 - $35 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Kariong is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Kariong?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Kariong. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Central Coast Hwy Opp 95 via Bulahdelah, Westfield Tuggerah, Stand C and Imperial Centre, Erina St East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Forster and Kariong?

No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Kariong station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Gosford Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Forster to Kariong?

The distance between Forster and Kariong is 260 km. The road distance is 235.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Kariong without a car is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $40 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Forster to Kariong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Kariong bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forster to Kariong train from?

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

Train or bus from Forster to Kariong?

The best way to get from Forster to Kariong is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $180 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Forster to Kariong bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forster to Kariong train arrive?

Forster to Kariong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Gosford Station.

Can I drive from Forster to Kariong?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Kariong is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Forster to Kariong.

Where can I stay near Kariong?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Forster to Kariong 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 Tuggerah Westfield Plazabus Pm11
5h 46m
$42–67
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 Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
5h 48m
$24–33
Train
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Gosford Stationtrain 34 / ...
5h 47m
$31–180
Drive 235.5 km
1. Drive from Forster to Kariongcar 235.5 km
2h 42m
$42–61

Forster to Kariong by bus

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5h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.4 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Central Coast Hwy Opp 95 via Bulahdelah, Tuggerah Westfield Plaza, Westfield Tuggerah, Stand C, and Imperial Centre, Erina St East in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, 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.

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