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.
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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Take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St.
Busways Great Lakes
Take the train to Taree Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 15m | A$42($28) | 5 times a day | 213km (132 miles) |
Train | 4h 30m | A$120($80) | 5 times a day | 299km (186 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | A$36($24) | on demand | 183km (114 miles) |
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The following major airports near Forster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.