The distance between Orange and Forster is around 523km (325 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Orange to Forster by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Orange (OAG) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St.
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Take the bus to Strathfield Station Everton Rd and then to Taree Station Coach Stop.
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There are several options for getting from Orange to Forster by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$100 ($67) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$585 ($395).
The distance between Orange and Forster is around 523km (325 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (213 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Orange and Forster by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Orange to Forster is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$585 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Forster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$100 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Orange and Forster. We recommend that you fly from Orange (OAG) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Orange and Forster. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange to Forster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strathfield Station Everton Rd and Taree Station Coach Stop. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
Australia Wide Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Orange and Forster. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Forster. We recommend that you fly from Orange (OAG) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 5h 20m.
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 Orange and Forster. The distance is around 523km (325 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Forster is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around A$100 ($67).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 5h 20m | A$585($395) | twice a week | 697km (433 miles) |
Plane and Train | 7h 55m | A$260($175) | once daily | 664km (412 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 8h 40m | A$240($160) | twice a week | 787km (489 miles) |
Train to Central Station, plane and bus | 9h 40m | A$230($155) | twice daily | 684km (425 miles) |
Bus | 7h 30m | A$100($67) | 4 times a week | 587km (365 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | A$100($67) | on demand | 523km (325 miles) |
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Transport for NSW
The following major airports near Forster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.