The distance between Dubbo and Forster is around 516km (320 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Dubbo to Forster by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Forster → Dubbo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St.
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Take the bus to Newcastle and then to Forster Coach Stop Little St.
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Take the bus to Maitland Station Station St then take the train to Taree Station.
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There are several options for getting from Dubbo to Forster by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$77 ($52) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$515 ($345).
The distance between Dubbo and Forster is around 516km (320 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 368km (229 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Dubbo and Forster by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dubbo to Forster is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$515 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Dubbo and Forster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$77 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Dubbo and Forster. We recommend that you fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubbo and Forster. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubbo to Forster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle and Hunter St Opp Cooper St. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.
Sid Foggs Coaches, Busways Great Lakes and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Dubbo and Forster. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dubbo to Forster. We recommend that you fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Forster is Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) which is approximately 90km (56 miles) from Forster. Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dubbo and Forster. The distance is around 516km (320 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubbo to Forster is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around A$100 ($67).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | A$515($345) | twice a week | 770km (479 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 25m | A$95($65) | 3 times a week | 601km (374 miles) |
Bus via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop | 9h 50m | A$77($52) | twice a week | 705km (438 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 8h 20m | A$100($67) | 3 times a week | 596km (370 miles) |
Train and Bus | 12h 40m | A$100($68) | twice daily | 793km (493 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | A$100($66) | on demand | 516km (320 miles) |
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Regional Express
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NSW TrainLink
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Sid Foggs Coaches
The following major airports near Forster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.