The distance between Forster and Swansea is around 183km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Forster to Swansea by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Charlestown.
Multiple bus operators
Take the train to Fassifern Station.
NSW TrainLink
There are several options for getting from Forster to Swansea by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$48 ($32) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$36 ($24).
The distance between Forster and Swansea is around 183km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 130km (81 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Forster and Swansea by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Forster to Swansea is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx A$36 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Forster and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$48 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Forster and Swansea. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Forster to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Taree Station Coach Stop and Fassifern Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
NSW TrainLink run train services between Forster and Swansea. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Forster and Swansea. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Forster to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and Charlestown. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Busways Great Lakes and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Forster and Swansea. Buses run once daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Forster to Swansea. We recommend that you take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Charlestown. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Swansea is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Swansea. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Forster and Swansea. The distance is around 183km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forster to Swansea is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around A$48 ($32).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3hrs | A$48($32) | once daily | 192km (119 miles) |
Train | 4h 50m | A$130($86) | 4 times a day | 299km (186 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | A$36($24) | on demand | 183km (114 miles) |
Busways Great Lakes
Premier Motor Service
NSW TrainLink
The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.