How to travel from Wollongong to Forster, Australia

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.

4 routes found

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 ForsterWollongong if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

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.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$205($135)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Bulahdelah and then to Forster Coach Stop Little St.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$85($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Forster.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance379km (235 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wollongong and Forster

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wollongong and Forster. We recommend that you drive to Forster. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Wollongong to Forster

Compare travel optionsbetween Wollongong and Forster

Transport options from Wollongong to Forster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
A$205($135)
twice a week532km (330 miles)
Train to Wolli Creek Station, plane and bus5h 45m
A$190($130)
5 times a day429km (267 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
A$85($57)
once daily415km (258 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
A$73($49)
on demand379km (235 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