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 - $750 and takes 12h 11m.

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 22m and costs $240 - $750.

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 22m 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 7:04 PM in Forster and 6:04 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 29m to drive from Forster to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 989+ 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)

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

Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbrae
3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)NTL - CNS
11h 22m
$246–752
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Station31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
36h 37m
$136–6,717
Bus
1. Take the bus from Little St At Memorial Dr to Victoria St After Pulteney St309 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taree to Brisbane Roma Street
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
44h 22m
Drive 2,256.4 km
1. Drive from Forster to Cairns2,256.4 km
26h 29m
$442–638
Bus to Port Macquarie, fly
1. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Gordon St Before Horton St
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS)PQQ - CNS
11h 30m
$421–881
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Station
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)SYD - CNS
12h 11m
$174–710
Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Coffs Harbour Station
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Cairns (CNS)CFS - CNS
14h 5m
$414–1,028
Train, bus to Armidale, fly
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Urunga Station
2. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Airport
3. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Cairns (CNS)ARM - CNS
16h 24m
$547–1,102
Bus via Brisbane
1. Take the bus from Little St At Memorial Dr to Victoria St After Pulteney St309 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taree to Brisbane
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairns
45h 11m

Forster to Cairns by bus and train

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36h 37mAverage Duration

$136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,043.2 km
Duration: 11h 22m

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, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 44h 22m.

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