How to travel from Orange to Forster, Australia

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.

6 routes found

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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Orange (OAG) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$585($395)
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Bus

Take the bus to Strathfield Station Everton Rd and then to Taree Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$100($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Forster.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance523km (325 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Forster

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Forster

Transport options from Orange to Forster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
5h 20m
A$585($395)
twice a week697km (433 miles)
Plane and Train7h 55m
A$260($175)
once daily664km (412 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus8h 40m
A$240($160)
twice a week787km (489 miles)
Train to Central Station, plane and bus9h 40m
A$230($155)
twice daily684km (425 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
A$100($67)
4 times a week587km (365 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
A$100($67)
on demand523km (325 miles)

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Airports near Forster

The following major airports near Forster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Forster
NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Forster
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
231km (144 miles) from Forster