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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Shellharbour is to bus and train via Newcastle which costs $40 - $55 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Bulahdelah, Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Forster and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Shellharbour Junction via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

How far is it from Forster to Shellharbour?

The distance between Forster and Shellharbour is 422 km. The road distance is 391.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Shellharbour without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 2m and costs $50 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Forster to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Shellharbour bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forster to Shellharbour train from?

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

Train or bus from Forster to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Forster to Shellharbour is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs $45 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Forster to Shellharbour bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forster to Shellharbour train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forster to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Shellharbour is 392 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Forster to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 624+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Forster to Shellharbour - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Forster to Shellharbour by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus 150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
9h 2m
$54–81
Bus, train via Newcastle
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 Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
9h 35m
$42–55
Drive 391.5 km
1. Drive from Forster to Shellharbourcar 391.5 km
4h 40m
$71–103
Train
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Shellharbour Junctiontrain Sco
10h 2m
$45–202
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 Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
10h 8m
$82–141

Forster to Shellharbour by bus and train

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Distance: 421.5 km
Duration: 9h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Addison St At Mary St via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Central Station, Shellharbour Junction, and Shellharbour Junction Station, Piper Dr, Stand B in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Bulahdelah, Central Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 10h 8m.

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