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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Caloundra is to bus which costs $50 - $75 and takes 14h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Caloundra is to drive which takes 7h 47m and costs $130 - $200.

How far is it from Forster to Caloundra?

The distance between Forster and Caloundra is 747 km. The road distance is 721.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 13h 33m and costs $50 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 13h 33m to get from Forster to Caloundra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Caloundra bus from?

Forster to Caloundra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Taree Station, Coach Stop.

Train or bus from Forster to Caloundra?

The best way to get from Forster to Caloundra is to train which takes 13h 33m and costs $50 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 14h 37m.

Where does the Forster to Caloundra bus arrive?

Forster to Caloundra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.

What is the time difference between Forster and Caloundra?

Caloundra is 1h behind Forster. It is currently 6:24 PM in Forster and 5:24 PM in Caloundra.

Can I drive from Forster to Caloundra?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Caloundra is 721 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Forster to Caloundra.

Where can I stay near Caloundra?

There are 1418+ hotels available in Caloundra.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Forster and Caloundra?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Caloundra. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Bowman Rd near First Ave via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and Landsborough station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

There are 9 ways to get from Forster to Caloundra by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train Brna / ...
13h 33m
$52–527
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough station, stop Bbus R616
14h 37m
$53–74
Drive 721.4 km
1. Drive from Forster to Caloundracar 721.4 km
7h 47m
$133–192
Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
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 Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTL - BNE
4. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
10h 5m
$143–386
Bus, train
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 train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
17h 31m
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
11h 40m
$135–561
Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Gordon St Before Horton Stbus
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PQQ - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
10h
$248–655
Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
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 Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane NTL - OOL
4. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
5. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
12h 10m
$128–464
Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Urunga Stationtrain
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CFS - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
11h 22m
$334–908

Forster to Caloundra by bus and train

14Weekly Services

13h 33mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 747.4 km
Duration: 13h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 13h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Landsborough station, stop B, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 14h 37m.

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