The distance between Forster and Wollongong is around 380km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Forster to Wollongong by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Wollongong → Forster if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station.
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Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St then Sydney and then to Wollongong.
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There are several options for getting from Forster to Wollongong by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$85 ($57) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$73 ($49).
The distance between Forster and Wollongong is around 380km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Forster and Wollongong by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Forster to Wollongong is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$73 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Forster and Wollongong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$85 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Forster and Wollongong. We recommend that you drive to Wollongong. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Forster and Wollongong. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Forster to Wollongong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
Busways Great Lakes, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Forster and Wollongong. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Forster to Wollongong. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Macquarie Coach Stop Gordon St then fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Wollongong is Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Wollongong. Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Wollongong. The distance is around 380km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forster to Wollongong is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around A$85 ($57).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane and train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | A$195($130) | once daily | 380km (236 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 10m | A$205($135) | twice a week | 533km (331 miles) |
Bus | 6h 55m | A$85($57) | once daily | 412km (256 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | A$73($49) | on demand | 380km (236 miles) |
Busways Great Lakes
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Regional Express
Qantas
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The following major airports near Wollongong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.