What is the cheapest way to get from Forster to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Gold Coast is to train and bus which costs $55 - $210 and takes 11h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forster to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Forster to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs $100 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Bulahdelah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.

How far is it from Forster to Gold Coast?

The distance between Forster and Gold Coast is 621 km. The road distance is 557.9 km.

How do I travel from Forster to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Forster to Gold Coast without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 22m and costs $55 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Forster to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Forster to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Gold Coast bus from?

Forster to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St station.

Train or bus from Forster to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Forster to Gold Coast is to bus via Bulahdelah which takes 12h 6m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $220 and takes 12h 6m.

Where does the Forster to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Forster to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St station.

What is the time difference between Forster and Gold Coast?

Gold Coast is 1h behind Forster. It is currently 3:48 AM in Forster and 2:48 AM in Gold Coast.

Can I drive from Forster to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Gold Coast is 558 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Forster to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2604+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Forster to Gold Coast by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rdbus 163 / ...
11h 22m
$55–208
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
12h 6m
$52–218
Bus via Bulahdelah
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus 150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
12h 6m
$97–208
Drive 557.9 km
1. Drive from Forster to Gold Coastcar 557.9 km
6h 3m
$106–153
Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
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
7h 8m
$126–472
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 Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
12h 32m
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 International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
8h 47m
$145–399
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
10h 2m
$140–591
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 International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
8h 41m
$260–708

Forster to Gold Coast by bus and train

28Weekly Services

11h 22mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forster to Gold Coast.

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Distance: 621.2 km
Duration: 11h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Surfers Paradise via Bulahdelah in around 12h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 12h 6m.

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