What is the cheapest way to get from Forrest to Varsity Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from Forrest to Varsity Lakes is to bus and train and shuttle and fly which costs $150 - $420 and takes 8h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forrest to Varsity Lakes?

The fastest way to get from Forrest to Varsity Lakes is to bus and train and shuttle and fly which takes 8h 9m and costs $150 - $420.

How far is it from Forrest to Varsity Lakes?

The distance between Forrest and Varsity Lakes is 1554 km. The road distance is 1812.5 km.

How do I travel from Forrest to Varsity Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from Forrest to Varsity Lakes without a car is to bus and train via Brisbane which takes 32h 17m and costs $140 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Forrest to Varsity Lakes?

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Forrest to Varsity Lakes, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Forrest and Varsity Lakes?

Varsity Lakes is 1h behind Forrest. It is currently 5:28 AM in Forrest and 4:28 AM in Varsity Lakes.

Can I drive from Forrest to Varsity Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Forrest to Varsity Lakes is 1812 km. It takes approximately 19h 7m to drive from Forrest to Varsity Lakes.

Where can I stay near Varsity Lakes?

There are 2610+ hotels available in Varsity Lakes.

Forrest to Varsity Lakes - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, shuttle, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Forrest to Varsity Lakes by bus, train, shuttle, plane, or car

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Bus, train, shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd to Colac Station/Gellibrand St
2. Take the train from Colac Station to Geelong Station
3. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
4. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)MEL - OOL
8h 9m
$151–415
Bus, train via Brisbane
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd to Colac Station/Gellibrand St
2. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Station
3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Strathfield Station622 / ...
4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
5. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
32h 17m
$142–516
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd to Colac Station/Gellibrand St
2. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Station
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Burleigh Heads
33h 24m
$217–456
Drive 1,812.5 km
1. Drive from Forrest to Varsity Lakes1,812.5 km
19h 7m
$352–508
Bus, train, shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the bus from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd to Colac Station/Gellibrand St
2. Take the train from Colac Station to Geelong Station
3. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
4. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)MEL - BNE
5. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
9h 26m
$201–383
Bus, train, bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd to Colac Station/Gellibrand St
2. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Station
3. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal
4. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)AVV - OOL
10h 4m
$210–504
Bus, train, bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the bus from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd to Colac Station/Gellibrand St
2. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Station
3. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal
4. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)AVV - BNE
5. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
11h 26m
$190–482

Forrest to Varsity Lakes by bus and train

6Weekly Services

32h 17mAverage Duration

$142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,554.1 km
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Forrest, VIC, Australia and Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Forrest to Varsity Lakes. However, you can take the bus to Colac Station/Gellibrand St, walk to Colac Station, take the train to Geelong Station, walk to Geelong station, take the shuttle to Melbourne Airport, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), walk to Gold Coast Airport, then take the line 760 bus to Varsity Lakes station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turner Dr/Birregurra -Forrest Rd to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Colac Station/Gellibrand St, Colac Station, Southern Cross, Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 32h 17m.

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