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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Rutherford is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Rutherford is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Rutherford?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Rutherford. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Hillview St At Alexandra Av via Bulahdelah and Maitland Rd Opp Old Maitland Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Forster and Rutherford?

No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Rutherford station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Telarah Station via Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Forster to Rutherford?

The distance between Forster and Rutherford is 225 km. The road distance is 158.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Rutherford without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $28 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Forster to Rutherford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Rutherford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forster to Rutherford train from?

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

Train or bus from Forster to Rutherford?

The best way to get from Forster to Rutherford is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $28 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2282 bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Forster to Rutherford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forster to Rutherford train arrive?

Forster to Rutherford train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Maitland Station.

Can I drive from Forster to Rutherford?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Rutherford is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Forster to Rutherford.

Where can I stay near Rutherford?

There are 485+ hotels available in Rutherford.

Forster to Rutherford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 2282 bus, and car

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

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1. Take the train from Taree Station to Maitland Stationtrain 34 / ...
4h 19m
$28–174
Bus, line 2282 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 Hexhambus
3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Opp Old Maitland Rd to Hillview St At Alexandra Avbus
4h 51m
$37–53
Drive 158.2 km
1. Drive from Forster to Rutherfordcar 158.2 km
2h 1m
$29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
5h 9m
$32–41

Forster to Rutherford by bus and train

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Distance: 224.5 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Taree Station to Maitland Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $26–160 and the journey takes 2h 32m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Hillview St At Alexandra Av via Bulahdelah, Hexham, and Maitland Rd Opp Old Maitland Rd in around 4h 51m.

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