The distance between Echuca and Forster is around 1,076km (669 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 30m.
We've found 11 different ways to get from Echuca 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.
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Take the train to Bendigo then fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Taree Station.
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Take the bus to Albury then Liverpool and then to Taree Station Coach Stop.
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Take the bus to Benalla then take the train to Central Station and then to Taree Station.
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There are several options for getting from Echuca to Forster by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$130 ($88) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$520 ($350).
The distance between Echuca and Forster is around 1,076km (669 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 838km (521 miles)
It takes around 14h 55m to get from Echuca and Forster by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Echuca to Forster is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx A$520 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Echuca and Forster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$130 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Echuca and Forster. We recommend that you take the train to Bendigo then fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 7h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Echuca and Forster. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Echuca to Forster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Liverpool, Strathfield Station Albert Rd Stand E and Taree Station Coach Stop. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.
V/Line, Firefly Express and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Echuca and Forster. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 14h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Echuca to Forster. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 8h 55m.
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 Echuca and Forster. The distance is around 1,076km (669 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Echuca to Forster is to take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 55m and will usually cost around A$135 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Bendigo, plane + 5 similar | 10h 5m | A$480($325) | once daily | 1,215km (755 miles) |
Train and Plane | 11h 15m | A$335($225) | once daily | 1,359km (844 miles) |
Train to Bendigo, plane and bus | 7h 30m | A$520($350) | twice a week | 1,249km (776 miles) |
Train to Bendigo, plane and bus | 8h 25m | A$590($395) | once daily | 1,146km (712 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 8h 55m | A$445($300) | once daily | 1,278km (794 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 10h 40m | A$310($205) | once daily | 1,120km (696 miles) |
Bus | 14h 55m | A$135($90) | 4 times a week | 1,138km (707 miles) |
Bus to Benalla, train + 2 similar | 16h 45m | A$145($95) | once daily | 1,289km (801 miles) |
Bus to Wangaratta, train | 17h 15m | A$130($88) | once daily | 1,231km (765 miles) |
Bus and Train | 17h 15m | A$170($115) | once daily | 1,221km (759 miles) |
Drive | 11h 35m | A$205($135) | on demand | 1,076km (669 miles) |
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The following major airports near Forster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.