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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Forresters Beach by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    5h 14m
    $150–527

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train Ccn
    13h 16m
    $74–314

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train Ccn
    12h 59m
    $93–253

  4. Drive  925.5 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Forresters Beachcar car 925.5 km
    10h 1m
    $198–285

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    5h 40m
    $153–471

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AVV - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    6h 47m
    $124–581

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Tuggerah Westfield Plazabus bus Pm12
    15h 20m
    $154–230

Melbourne to Forresters Beach by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration12h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 832 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Central Coast Hwy Opp Forresters Beach Rd via Central Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand B in around 12h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Coast Hwy After Bellevue Rd via Central Station and Westfield Tuggerah, Stand B in around 15h 20m.

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