What is the cheapest way to get from Thornleigh to Forster?

The cheapest way to get from Thornleigh to Forster is to train and bus which costs $27 - $40 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thornleigh to Forster?

The fastest way to get from Thornleigh to Forster is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Thornleigh and Forster?

No, there is no direct bus from Thornleigh to Forster. However, there are services departing from Sefton Rd Before Chilvers Rd and arriving at Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Hornsby and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Thornleigh and Forster?

No, there is no direct train from Thornleigh station to Forster station. However, there are services departing from Thornleigh Station and arriving at Taree Station via Hornsby Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Thornleigh to Forster?

The distance between Thornleigh and Forster is 334 km. The road distance is 279.2 km.

How do I travel from Thornleigh to Forster without a car?

The best way to get from Thornleigh to Forster without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $27 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Thornleigh to Forster?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Thornleigh to Forster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thornleigh to Forster bus from?

Thornleigh to Forster bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Hornsby station.

Where do I catch the Thornleigh to Forster train from?

Thornleigh to Forster train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Hornsby Station.

Train or bus from Thornleigh to Forster?

The best way to get from Thornleigh to Forster is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs $30 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Thornleigh to Forster bus arrive?

Thornleigh to Forster bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Bulahdelah station.

Where does the Thornleigh to Forster train arrive?

Thornleigh to Forster train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Taree Station.

Can I drive from Thornleigh to Forster?

Yes, the driving distance between Thornleigh to Forster is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Thornleigh to Forster.

Where can I stay near Forster?

There are 774+ hotels available in Forster.

Thornleigh to Forster - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thornleigh to Forster by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
7h 17m
$27–36
Bus via Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand A to Broadmeadow Station, Brown Rdbus 2371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
7h 45m
$22–43
Train
1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Taree Stationtrain 33 / ...
7h 26m
$34–182
Drive 279.2 km
1. Drive from Thornleigh to Forstercar 279.2 km
3h 8m
$50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hornsby to Bulahdelahbus Pm12
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus 150 / ...
7h 45m
$50–75

Thornleigh to Forster by bus and train

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7h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 334.2 km
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Thornleigh, NSW, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Hornsby Station to Taree Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–170 and the journey takes 4h 46m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sefton Rd Before Chilvers Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Hornsby Station, Stand E, Hornsby, and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St in around 7h 45m.

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