There are 3 ways to get from Wollongong to Forresters Beach by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
3h 25m$19–26Bus
- Take the bus from Wollongong to Central Stationbus Pm1
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Gosford Station, Stand Gbus 3101 / ...
5h 3m$35–51Drive 161.2 km
- Drive from Wollongong to Forresters Beachcar 161.2 km
2h 13m$29–42
Wollongong to Forresters Beach by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wollongong to Forresters Beach is to train which costs $18 - $26 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Wollongong to Forresters Beach is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Wollongong to Forresters Beach. However, there are services departing from Wollongong and arriving at Central Coast Hwy After Alistair Av via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Gosford Station, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Wollongong station to Forresters Beach station. However, there are services departing from Wollongong Station and arriving at Gosford Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Wollongong and Forresters Beach is 178 km. The road distance is 161.2 km.
The best way to get from Wollongong to Forresters Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $18 - $26.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Wollongong to Forresters Beach, including transfers.
Wollongong to Forresters Beach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Wollongong station.
Wollongong to Forresters Beach train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Wollongong Station.
The best way to get from Wollongong to Forresters Beach is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $18 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Wollongong Station to Central Coast Hwy Opp Forresters Beach Rd via Central Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand B in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wollongong to Central Coast Hwy After Alistair Av via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Gosford Station, Stand G, and Gosford Station, Stand B in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wollongong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Wollongong to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Gosford Station, Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Wollongong to Forresters Beach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Wollongong to Forresters Beach train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wollongong to Forresters Beach is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Wollongong to Forresters Beach.
There are 1243+ hotels available in Forresters Beach.






