There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Forster by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond Station, East Market St to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Kbus N71
- Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
7h 26m$49–108Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Richmond Station to Strathfield Stationtrain T1
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
8h 35m$29–40Drive 322.2 km
- Drive from Richmond to Forstercar 322.2 km
3h 40m$58–84Train
- Take the train from Richmond Station to Strathfield Stationtrain T1
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Taree Stationtrain 33 / ...
8h 53m$40–186Bus via Newcastle
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 15Cn
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
8h 56m$31–45
Richmond to Forster by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Forster is to train and bus which costs $28 - $40 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Forster is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond station to Forster. However, there are services departing from Richmond Station, East Market St and arriving at Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Central Station and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Forster station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Station and arriving at Taree Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Richmond and Forster is 374 km. The road distance is 322.2 km.
The best way to get from Richmond to Forster without a car is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Richmond to Forster, including transfers.
Richmond to Forster bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Richmond Station, East Market St.
Richmond to Forster train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Richmond Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Forster is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $190 and takes 8h 53m.
What companies run services between Richmond, NSW, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Richmond Station, East Market St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Town Hall, Park St, Stand K, Town Hall Station, Central Station, Central Station, and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Richmond Station to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Strathfield Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 8h 53m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Richmond Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $5–9
Train from Richmond Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $5–9
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $55–70
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $40–65
- First Class
- $55–85
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Richmond Station, East Market St to Town Hall, Park St, Stand K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $55–85
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- 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 Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Forster bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Town Hall, Park St, Stand K station.
Richmond to Forster train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Forster is 322 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Richmond to Forster.
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