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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Melbourne is to bus and train via Cabramatta which costs $120 - $140 and takes 18h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Melbourne is to bus and fly which takes 7h 27m and costs $150 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Melbourne via Bulahdelah and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Forster and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.

How far is it from Forster to Melbourne?

The distance between Forster and Melbourne is 1019 km. The road distance is 1136.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train via Cabramatta which takes 18h 30m and costs $120 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Forster to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Melbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forster to Melbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Forster to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Forster to Melbourne is to train which takes 18h 32m and costs $100 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $320 and takes 18h 56m.

Where does the Forster to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forster to Melbourne train arrive?

Forster to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Forster to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Melbourne is 1137 km. It takes approximately 12h 14m to drive from Forster to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5311+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Forster to Melbourne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Forster to Melbourne by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbraebus
3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NTL - MEL
7h 27m
$152–398
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 Central Stationtrain Ccn
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
18h 35m
$89–281
Bus, train via Cabramatta
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 bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
18h 30m
$122–137
Train
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
18h 32m
$100–436
Drive 1,136.6 km
1. Drive from Forster to Melbournecar 1,136.6 km
12h 14m
$206–297
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
10h 7m
$181–527
Train to Port Macquarie, fly
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane PQQ - MEL
9h 49m
$351–883
Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Urunga Stationtrain
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CFS - MEL
9h 19m
$303–810
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 Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
18h 56m
$177–318

Forster to Melbourne by bus and train

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18h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,018.6 km
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Southern Cross via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, and Central Station in around 18h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Melbourne via Bulahdelah, Central Station, and Sydney Central Station in around 18h 56m.

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