There are 4 ways to get from Scone to Forster by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Scone Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Hun
- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
6h 25m$28–37Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Scone Station, Coach Stop to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 18Hu
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
7h 32m$23–30Train
- Take the train from Scone Station to Maitland Stationtrain Hun
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Taree Stationtrain 33 / ...
6h 34m$33–187Drive 215.8 km
- Drive from Scone to Forstercar 215.8 km
2h 56m$39–56
Scone to Forster by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scone to Forster is to bus which costs $22 - $30 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Scone to Forster is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Scone station to Forster. However, there are services departing from Scone Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Scone station to Forster station. However, there are services departing from Scone Station and arriving at Taree Station via Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Scone and Forster is 334 km. The road distance is 215.8 km.
The best way to get from Scone to Forster without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $27 - $40.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Scone to Forster, including transfers.
Scone to Forster bus services, operated by CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses, depart from Scone Station, Coach Stop.
Scone to Forster train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Scone Station.
The best way to get from Scone to Forster is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs $30 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $30 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Scone, NSW, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Scone Station to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Maitland Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scone Station, Coach Stop to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C in around 7h 32m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Scone Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Scone Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Scone Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $21–35
- First Class
- $28–45
Train from Maitland Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $26–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Maitland Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- 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
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 9890 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Scone Station, Coach Stop to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
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More Questions & Answers
Scone to Forster bus services, operated by CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand B station.
Scone to Forster train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Maitland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scone to Forster is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Scone to Forster.
There are 757+ hotels available in Forster.