There are 3 ways to get from Forster to Scotts Head by train, bus, or car
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Forster to Scotts Head by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forster to Scotts Head is to train which costs $27 - $170 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Forster to Scotts Head is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Scotts Head. However, there are services departing from Little St At Memorial Dr and arriving at Adin St Before Short St via Taree and Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Scotts Head station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Macksville Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Forster and Scotts Head is 240 km. The road distance is 197.7 km.
The best way to get from Forster to Scotts Head without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $27 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Forster to Scotts Head, including transfers.
Forster to Scotts Head bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Taree station.
Forster to Scotts Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.
The best way to get from Forster to Scotts Head is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $27 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Scotts Head, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Taree Station to Macksville Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–150 and the journey takes 2h 23m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Taree to Macksville once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Taree Station to Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Taree Station to Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Taree to Macksville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Forster to Scotts Head bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Macksville station.
Forster to Scotts Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Macksville Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Scotts Head is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Forster to Scotts Head.
There are 171+ hotels available in Scotts Head.