What is the cheapest way to get from Forster to Surfers Paradise?

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Surfers Paradise is to train and bus which costs $55 - $210 and takes 10h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forster to Surfers Paradise?

The fastest way to get from Forster to Surfers Paradise is to drive which takes 6h and costs $100 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Surfers Paradise?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Surfers Paradise. However, there are services departing from Little St At Memorial Dr and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Taree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

How far is it from Forster to Surfers Paradise?

The distance between Forster and Surfers Paradise is 636 km. The road distance is 557.6 km.

How do I travel from Forster to Surfers Paradise without a car?

The best way to get from Forster to Surfers Paradise without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 56m and costs $55 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Forster to Surfers Paradise?

It takes approximately 10h 56m to get from Forster to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Surfers Paradise bus from?

Forster to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Eggins Comfort Coaches, depart from Little St At Memorial Dr station.

Train or bus from Forster to Surfers Paradise?

The best way to get from Forster to Surfers Paradise is to bus which takes 12h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $220 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Forster to Surfers Paradise bus arrive?

Forster to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Eggins Comfort Coaches, arrive at Victoria St After Pulteney St station.

What is the time difference between Forster and Surfers Paradise?

Surfers Paradise is 1h behind Forster. It is currently 5:41 AM in Forster and 4:41 AM in Surfers Paradise.

Can I drive from Forster to Surfers Paradise?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Surfers Paradise is 558 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Forster to Surfers Paradise.

Where can I stay near Surfers Paradise?

There are 2547+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Forster to Surfers Paradise by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Casino Station33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd175 / ...
10h 56m
$57–210
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Station31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1Bdvl / ...
12h 20m
$53–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from Little St At Memorial Dr to Victoria St After Pulteney St309 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taree to Surfers ParadisePm12
12h 32m
Drive 557.6 km
1. Drive from Forster to Surfers Paradise557.6 km
6h
$110–159
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 St
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbrae
3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)NTL - OOL
7h 16m
$158–514
Bus via Surfers Paradise
1. Take the bus from Little St At Memorial Dr to Victoria St After Pulteney St309 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taree to Surfers ParadiseBrisbane
12h 37m
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 St
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbrae
3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)NTL - BNE
4. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
9h 3m
$137–411
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Station
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)SYD - OOL
10h 10m
$131–632
Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Gordon St Before Horton St
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)PQQ - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
8h 56m
$262–760

Forster to Surfers Paradise by bus and train

29Weekly Services

10h 56mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 636.1 km
Duration: 10h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Little St At Memorial Dr to Surfers Paradise via Victoria St After Pulteney St and Taree in around 12h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Cavill 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 20m.

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