The distance between Wollongong and Forster is around 379km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Wollongong to Forster by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Forster → Wollongong if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St.
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Take the bus to Sydney then Bulahdelah and then to Forster Coach Stop Little St.
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There are several options for getting from Wollongong to Forster by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$85 ($57) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$73 ($49).
The distance between Wollongong and Forster is around 379km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Wollongong and Forster by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wollongong to Forster is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$73 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Wollongong and Forster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$85 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Wollongong and Forster. We recommend that you drive to Forster. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wollongong and Forster. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Wollongong to Forster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Bulahdelah. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia and Busways Great Lakes run regular bus services between Wollongong and Forster. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wollongong to Forster. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Wollongong and Forster. The distance is around 379km (235 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wollongong to Forster is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around A$85 ($57).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 50m | A$205($135) | twice a week | 532km (330 miles) |
Train to Wolli Creek Station, plane and bus | 5h 45m | A$190($130) | 5 times a day | 429km (267 miles) |
Bus | 6h 45m | A$85($57) | once daily | 415km (258 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | A$73($49) | on demand | 379km (235 miles) |
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Regional Express
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The following major airports near Forster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.