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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Longreach is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 18h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Longreach is to bus and fly which takes 9h 47m and costs $500 - $2,000.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Longreach?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Little St At Memorial Dr and arriving at Longreach via Taree and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Forster and Longreach?

No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Longreach via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 57m.

How far is it from Forster to Longreach?

The distance between Forster and Longreach is 1442 km. The road distance is 1601.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Longreach without a car is to bus which takes 32h 57m and costs $260 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Forster to Longreach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Longreach bus from?

Forster to Longreach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Taree station.

Where do I catch the Forster to Longreach train from?

Forster to Longreach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.

Train or bus from Forster to Longreach?

The best way to get from Forster to Longreach is to bus which takes 32h 57m and costs $260 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $5,500 and takes 36h 57m.

Where does the Forster to Longreach bus arrive?

Forster to Longreach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Forster to Longreach train arrive?

Forster to Longreach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Forster to Longreach?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Longreach is 1602 km. It takes approximately 18h 20m to drive from Forster to Longreach.

Where can I stay near Longreach?

There are 14+ hotels available in Longreach.

Forster to Longreach - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Forster to Longreach by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Longreach
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 Longreach (LRE)plane NTL - LRE
9h 47m
$534–1,950
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain Spirit of the Outback
36h 57m
$190–5,216
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taree to Brisbanebus Pm12
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Longreachbus Mount Isa
32h 57m
$269–544
Drive 1,601.9 km
1. Drive from Forster to Longreachcar 1,601.9 km
18h 20m
$292–421
Train to Port Macquarie, fly to Longreach
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Longreach (LRE)plane PQQ - LRE
29h 55m
$473–1,755
Train to Port Macquarie, fly to Barcaldine Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane PQQ - BCI
3. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Longreachbus
26h 58m
$550–2,000
Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Blackall 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 Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane NTL - BKQ
4. Take the bus from Blackall to Longreachbus
14h 9m
$651–2,156
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus 150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Brisbanebus
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain
42h 13m
$237–5,168

Forster to Longreach by bus and foot

5Weekly Services

32h 57mAverage Duration

$269Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,442.2 km
Duration: 9h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Little St At Memorial Dr to Longreach via Victoria St After Pulteney St, Taree, and Brisbane in around 32h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Longreach via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 36h 57m.

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