The distance between Newcastle and Forster is around 164km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Newcastle 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 → Newcastle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Bulahdelah and then to Forster Coach Stop Little St.
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There are several options for getting from Newcastle to Forster by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$33 ($22) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$31 ($21).
The distance between Newcastle and Forster is around 164km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 107km (66 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Newcastle and Forster by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Forster is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx A$31 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle and Forster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$33 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Newcastle and Forster. We recommend that you drive to Forster. instead which will take 1h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newcastle and Forster. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Newcastle and Forster with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 35m.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and Busways Great Lakes run regular bus services between Newcastle and Forster. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle to Forster. We recommend that you take the bus to Bulahdelah and then to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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 Newcastle and Forster. The distance is around 165km (103 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle to Forster is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around A$34 ($23).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 2h 15m | A$34($23) | once daily | 164km (102 miles) |
Bus to Forster Coach Stop, Little St | 3h 35m | A$33($22) | 5 times a day | 190km (118 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | A$31($21) | on demand | 165km (103 miles) |
Premier Motor Service
Busways Great Lakes
The following major airports near Forster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.