What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Forster?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Forster is to bus which costs $50 - $75 and takes 10h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Forster?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Forster is to drive which takes 6h 44m and costs $120 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Forster?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane station to Forster. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station, Stand F and arriving at Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Taree Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Brisbane to Forster?

The distance between Brisbane and Forster is 646 km. The road distance is 634.3 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane to Forster without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Forster without a car is to train which takes 10h 16m and costs $50 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Forster?

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Brisbane to Forster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Forster bus from?

Brisbane to Forster bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Roma Street Station, Stand F.

Train or bus from Brisbane to Forster?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Forster is to train which takes 10h 16m and costs $50 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Brisbane to Forster bus arrive?

Brisbane to Forster bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Taree Station, Coach Stop.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Forster?

Forster is 1h ahead of Brisbane. It is currently 11:55 AM in Brisbane and 12:55 PM in Forster.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Forster?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Forster is 634 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Brisbane to Forster.

Where can I stay near Forster?

There are 746+ hotels available in Forster.

Brisbane to Forster - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Brisbane to Forster by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Taree Stationtrain 32
10h 16m
$50–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Taree Station, Coach Stopbus 3204 / ...
10h 30m
$50–72
Drive 634.3 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Forstercar 634.3 km
6h 44m
$121–175
Fly Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport, bus
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane BNE - NTL
2. Take the bus from Newcastle to Bulahdelahbus
3. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
7h 54m
$140–399
Bus via Taree (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Tareebus Sydney
13h 20m
$100–230
Fly Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
3. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
8h 47m
$177–456
Fly Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane BNE - PQQ
2. Take the bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Taree Station, Coach Stopbus
7h 33m
$256–704
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, bus
1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane OOL - NTL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle to Bulahdelahbus
4. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
9h 28m
$124–477
Fly Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane BNE - CFS
2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Taree Stationtrain
9h 13m
$342–956

Brisbane to Forster by train and bus

13Weekly Services

10h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 646.1 km
Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Roma Street Station to Taree Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–210 and the journey takes 8h 41m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Taree Station, Coach Stop once daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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