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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $170 - $700 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 11h 32m and costs $380 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Little St At Memorial Dr and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Taree and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 22m.

How far is it from Forster to Cairns?

The distance between Forster and Cairns is 2043 km. The road distance is 2256.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 36h 37m and costs $130 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Forster to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Cairns bus from?

Forster to Cairns bus services, operated by Eggins Comfort Coaches, depart from Little St At Memorial Dr station.

Train or bus from Forster to Cairns?

The best way to get from Forster to Cairns is to train which takes 36h 37m and costs $130 - $7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 44h 22m.

Where does the Forster to Cairns bus arrive?

Forster to Cairns bus services, operated by Eggins Comfort Coaches, arrive at Victoria St After Pulteney St station.

What is the time difference between Forster and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Forster. It is currently 9:01 PM in Forster and 8:01 PM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Forster to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Cairns is 2256 km. It takes approximately 26h 31m to drive from Forster to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1000+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

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

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Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbraebus
3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane NTL - CNS
11h 32m
$234–1,000
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
36h 37m
$135–6,716
Bus
1. Take the bus from Little St At Memorial Dr to Victoria St After Pulteney Stbus 309 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taree to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
44h 22m
Drive 2,256.4 km
1. Drive from Forster to Cairnscar 2,256.4 km
26h 31m
$425–614
Bus to Port Macquarie, fly
1. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Gordon St Before Horton Stbus
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS)plane PQQ - CNS
11h 32m
$389–779
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
12h 20m
$173–659
Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Urunga Stationtrain
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Cairns (CNS)plane CFS - CNS
13h 19m
$415–982
Train, bus to Armidale, fly
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Urunga Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Airportbus
3. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Cairns (CNS)plane ARM - CNS
16h 24m
$526–1,051
Bus via Brisbane
1. Take the bus from Little St At Memorial Dr to Victoria St After Pulteney Stbus 309 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taree to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus
45h 10m

Forster to Cairns by bus and train

4Weekly Services

36h 37mAverage Duration

$135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,043.2 km
Duration: 11h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Cairns Central Station via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 36h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Little St At Memorial Dr to Cairns Central Station via Victoria St After Pulteney St, Taree, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 44h 22m.

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