The distance between Nelson Bay and Forster is around 169km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Nelson Bay to Forster by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Forster → Nelson Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St.
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There are several options for getting from Nelson Bay to Forster by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$33 ($22).
The distance between Nelson Bay and Forster is around 169km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 69km (43 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Nelson Bay and Forster by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nelson Bay to Forster is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx A$33 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Nelson Bay and Forster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Nelson Bay and Forster. We recommend that you drive to Forster. instead which will take 1h 60m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nelson Bay and Forster. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nelson Bay to Forster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Karuah Coach Stop Tarean Rd. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Busways Great Lakes run regular bus services between Nelson Bay and Forster. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nelson Bay to Forster. We recommend that you take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Nelson Bay and Forster. The distance is around 169km (105 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nelson Bay to Forster is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around A$185 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 10m | A$185($125) | 5 times a day | 193km (120 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | A$33($22) | on demand | 169km (105 miles) |
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The following major airports near Forster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.