How to travel from Swansea to Forster, Australia

The distance between Swansea and Forster is around 183km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Swansea to Forster by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    A$42($28)
Operated by

Busways Great Lakes

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train
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Train

Take the train to Taree Station.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    A$120($80)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Forster.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance183km (114 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Forster

There are several options for getting from Swansea to Forster by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$42 ($28) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$36 ($24).

The distance between Swansea and Forster is around 183km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 130km (81 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Swansea and Forster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Forster is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx A$36 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Forster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$42 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Forster. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Forster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fassifern Station and Taree Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

NSW TrainLink run train services between Swansea and Forster. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swansea and Forster. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Forster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Charlestown Square Frederick St Stand C and Broadmeadow Station Graham Rd. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Busways Great Lakes run regular bus services between Swansea and Forster. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Forster. We recommend that you take the train to Taree Station. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Swansea and Forster. The distance is around 183km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Forster is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around A$120 ($80).

How do I get from Swansea to Forster

Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Forster

Transport options from Swansea to Forster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 15m
A$42($28)
5 times a day213km (132 miles)
Train
4h 30m
A$120($80)
5 times a day299km (186 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
A$36($24)
on demand183km (114 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