There are 4 ways to get from Springwood to Forster by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- 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 19m$58–111Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Springwood Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
- 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 36m$30–40Drive 338.2 km
- Drive from Springwood to Forstercar 338.2 km
3h 54m$62–90Train
- Take the train from Springwood Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Taree Stationtrain 33 / ...
8h 55m$39–196
Springwood to Forster by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springwood to Forster is to train and bus which costs $30 - $40 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Springwood to Forster is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Springwood to Forster. However, there are services departing from Macquarie Rd Opp Raymond Rd and arriving at Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Penrith Station, Stand D, Central Station and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Springwood station to Forster station. However, there are services departing from Springwood Station and arriving at Taree Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Springwood and Forster is 379 km. The road distance is 338.2 km.
The best way to get from Springwood to Forster without a car is to bus which takes 8h 19m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Springwood to Forster, including transfers.
Springwood to Forster bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Penrith Station, Stand D.
Springwood to Forster train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Springwood Station.
The best way to get from Springwood to Forster is to bus which takes 8h 19m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $200 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Springwood, NSW, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Macquarie Rd Opp Raymond Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Westfield Penrith, Riley St, Penrith Station, Stand D, Central Station, and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springwood Station to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Strathfield Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 8h 55m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Springwood Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Springwood Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Strathfield Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–55
- First
- $60–70
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Strathfield Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $28–45
- First Class
- $40–65
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- 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
- Flexible
- $65–85
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Springwood to Forster bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Springwood to Forster train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springwood to Forster is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Springwood to Forster.
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