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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Lithgow is to bus and train which costs $30 - $190 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Lithgow is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Bulahdelah and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Forster and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Forster to Lithgow?

The distance between Forster and Lithgow is 482 km. The road distance is 394.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Lithgow without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 30m and costs $30 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Forster to Lithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Lithgow bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forster to Lithgow train from?

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

Train or bus from Forster to Lithgow?

The best way to get from Forster to Lithgow is to bus which takes 9h 46m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $340 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Forster to Lithgow bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forster to Lithgow train arrive?

Forster to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Forster to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Lithgow is 395 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Forster to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 200+ hotels available in Lithgow.

Forster to Lithgow - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Forster to Lithgow by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
9h 30m
$32–181
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus 150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus
9h 46m
$66–119
Drive 394.6 km
1. Drive from Forster to Lithgowcar 394.6 km
4h 58m
$72–104
Train
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
9h 32m
$42–336
Bus, train via Blacktown
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Epping Stationtrain Ccn
3. Take the bus from Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand F to Blacktown Station, Stand Dbus 630
4. Take the train from Blacktown Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
10h 5m
$37–189

Forster to Lithgow by bus and train

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9h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 481.8 km
Duration: 9h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Bulahdelah and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Lithgow Station via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, and Strathfield Station in around 9h 32m.

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