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

The cheapest way to get from Childers to Forster is to bus and train which costs $120 - $380 and takes 19h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Childers to Forster is to drive which takes 10h 9m and costs $170 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Childers and Forster?

No, there is no direct bus from Childers to Forster. However, there are services departing from Childers and arriving at Beach St At Head Lane via Brisbane and Victoria St Before Manning St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.

How far is it from Childers to Forster?

The distance between Childers and Forster is 961 km. The road distance is 940.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Childers to Forster without a car is to train which takes 16h 49m and costs $75 - $1,400.

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

It takes approximately 16h 49m to get from Childers to Forster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Childers to Forster bus from?

Childers to Forster bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Childers station.

Train or bus from Childers to Forster?

The best way to get from Childers to Forster is to train which takes 16h 49m and costs $75 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 22h 30m.

Where does the Childers to Forster bus arrive?

Childers to Forster bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Childers and Forster?

Forster is 1h ahead of Childers. It is currently 4:42 AM in Childers and 5:42 AM in Forster.

Can I drive from Childers to Forster?

Yes, the driving distance between Childers to Forster is 940 km. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Childers to Forster.

Where can I stay near Forster?

There are 745+ hotels available in Forster.

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

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

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 Howard to Roma StreetTilt Train
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Taree Station32
16h 49m
$79–1,340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Childers to BrisbaneBrisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to TareePm11
22h 30m
$159–284
Drive 940.2 km
1. Drive from Childers to Forster940.2 km
10h 9m
$178–257
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly to Newcastle Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Childers to Hervey Bay
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)HVB - NTL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
11h 13m
$418–888
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Childers to BrisbaneBrisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Taree Station32
19h 1m
$123–371
Bus to Bundaberg, fly to Newcastle Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Childers to Bundaberg Sugarland
2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)BDB - NTL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
12h 39m
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Take the bus from Childers to Hervey Bay
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)HVB - PQQ
3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Taree
12h 15m
$407–813
Bus to Bundaberg, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Take the bus from Childers to Bundaberg Sugarland
2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)BDB - PQQ
3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Taree
12h 52m
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Childers to Hervey Bay
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)HVB - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Taree Station
12h 6m
$213–873

Childers to Forster by bus and train

7Weekly Services

16h 49mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 960.7 km
Duration: 16h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Childers to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Howard, Howard, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 16h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Childers to Beach St At Head Lane via Brisbane, Taree, and Victoria St Before Manning St in around 22h 30m.

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