There are 4 ways to get from Forster to Rutherford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Taree Station to Maitland Stationtrain 34 / ...
4h 18m$30–163Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
4h 27m$20–26Drive 158.2 km
- Drive from Forster to Rutherfordcar 158.2 km
2h 1m$29–42Bus via Alexandra Av At West Mall
- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Telarah Station, Johnson Stbus 1Hu / ...
5h 55m$22–31
Forster to Rutherford by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forster to Rutherford is to bus which costs $20 - $26 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Forster to Rutherford is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Rutherford. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Newcastle Interchange, Stand C via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
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 18m.
The distance between Forster and Rutherford is 225 km. The road distance is 158.2 km.
The best way to get from Forster to Rutherford without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $29 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Forster to Rutherford, including transfers.
Forster to Rutherford bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St station.
Forster to Rutherford train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.
The best way to get from Forster to Rutherford is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $29 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $26 and takes 4h 27m.
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 $20–150 and the journey takes 2h 32m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Busways operates a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C 5 times a day. Tickets cost $14–18 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Taree Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Taree Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $26–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
Bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 9890 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Telarah Station, Johnson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
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More Questions & Answers
Forster to Rutherford bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand C station.
Forster to Rutherford train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Maitland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Rutherford is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Forster to Rutherford.
There are 498+ hotels available in Rutherford.





