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How to get fromForster to Parkesby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Forster to Parkes by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus bus 150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    13h 32m
    $84–151

  2. Bus, train via Newcastle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus bus 150 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Strathfield Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    13h 44m
    $62–90

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus
    2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Lucknowbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine to Parkes Station, Coach Stopbus bus 571
    13h 35m
    $97–142

  4. Drive  572.5 km

    1. Drive from Forster to Parkescar car 572.5 km
    7h 11m
    $104–150

  5. Train to Port Macquarie, fly

    1. Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane PQQ - PKE
    10h 33m
    $366–1,010

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Taree Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Parkes Stationtrain train 445
    13h 46m
    $64–237

  7. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Parkes (PKE)plane plane SYD - PKE
    10h 18m
    $239–484

Forster to Parkes by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration13h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 763.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Parkes Station, Coach Stop via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Lucknow, and Mitchell Hwy Opp Wentworth Main Mine in around 13h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Parkes Station via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, and Strathfield Station in around 13h 46m.

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