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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Mackay is to bus which costs $180 - $310 and takes 28h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Mackay is to bus and fly which takes 9h 6m and costs $230 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Mackay via Taree Station, Coach Stop and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 11m.

How far is it from Forster to Mackay?

The distance between Forster and Mackay is 1484 km. The road distance is 1547.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 24h 40m and costs $150 - $3,900.

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

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Forster to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Mackay bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forster to Mackay?

The best way to get from Forster to Mackay is to train which takes 24h 40m and costs $150 - $3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $310 and takes 28h 11m.

Where does the Forster to Mackay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forster to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Mackay is 1548 km. It takes approximately 18h 22m to drive from Forster to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 75+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Forster to Mackay 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 to Mackay
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 Mackay (MKY)plane NTL - MKY
9h 6m
$234–440
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
24h 40m
$150–3,816
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus Au050-1 / ...
28h 11m
$180–301
Drive 1,547.8 km
1. Drive from Forster to Mackaycar 1,547.8 km
18h 22m
$284–411
Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Mackay
1. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Gordon St Before Horton Stbus
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Mackay (MKY)plane PQQ - MKY
9h 39m
$449–1,029
Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Whitsunday 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 Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane NTL - PPP
4. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
12h 26m
$315–1,110
Train, bus to Armidale, fly to Mackay
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 Mackay (MKY)plane ARM - MKY
13h 54m
$286–901
Bus via Mackay
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 Mackaybus
31h 7m

Forster to Mackay by bus and train

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24h 40mAverage Duration

$150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,483.7 km
Duration: 9h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Mackay via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 24h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Mackay via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 28h 11m.

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