There are 6 ways to get from Nowra to Forster by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nowra to Central Stationbus Pm1
- Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
8h 46m$72–137Train, bus via Newcastle
cheapest- Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
11h 15m$41–57Drive 445.4 km
- Drive from Nowra to Forstercar 445.4 km
5h 19m$79–114Train, bus
- Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
9h 25m$58–120Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
11h 4m$53–90Train
- Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Taree Stationtrain 33 / ...
11h 49m$51–213
Nowra to Forster by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nowra to Forster is to train and bus via Newcastle which costs $40 - $60 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Nowra to Forster is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Nowra to Forster. However, there are services departing from Nowra and arriving at Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Central Station and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Nowra station to Forster station. However, there are services departing from Bomaderry Station and arriving at Taree Station via Kiama Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
The distance between Nowra and Forster is 469 km. The road distance is 445.4 km.
The best way to get from Nowra to Forster without a car is to bus which takes 8h 46m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Nowra to Forster, including transfers.
Nowra to Forster bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Nowra station.
Nowra to Forster train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Kiama Station.
The best way to get from Nowra to Forster is to bus which takes 8h 46m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $220 and takes 11h 49m.
What companies run services between Nowra, NSW, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Nowra to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Central Station and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nowra Post Office, Berry St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Bomaderry Station, Bomaderry Station, Kiama Station, Central Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 11h 49m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Kiama Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Kiama Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Kiama Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Kiama Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–65
- First Class
- $60–90
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Nowra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $55–85
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $55–85
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
Bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
Bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Nowra to Forster bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Nowra to Forster train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nowra to Forster is 445 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Nowra to Forster.
There are 764+ hotels available in Forster.

















