There are 8 ways to get from Kingscliff to Forster by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 164 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Taree Stationtrain 34 / ...
11h 37m$54–208Bus via Ocean Shores
- Take the bus from Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church to Park St After Balun Lanebus 164
- Take the bus from Brunswick Heads to Tareebus Sydney
12h 25m$93–201Drive 529.5 km
- Drive from Kingscliff to Forstercar 529.5 km
5h 37m$94–135Fly Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, bus
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane OOL - NTL
- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
8h 34m$111–528Bus
- Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Tareebus Pm11
13h 3m$89–126Train
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Taree Stationtrain 32
14h 23m$55–225Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, bus
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane BNE - NTL
- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
11h 11m$137–407Fly Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, bus
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
- Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
9h 16m$127–393
Kingscliff to Forster by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kingscliff to Forster is to bus and train which costs $50 - $210 and takes 11h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kingscliff to Forster is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Kingscliff to Forster. However, there are services departing from Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church and arriving at Beach St At Head Lane via Brunswick Heads and Victoria St Before Manning St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kingscliff station to Forster station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Taree Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.
The distance between Kingscliff and Forster is 620 km. The road distance is 529.5 km.
The best way to get from Kingscliff to Forster without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 37m and costs $50 - $210.
It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from Kingscliff to Forster, including transfers.
Kingscliff to Forster bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church station.
Kingscliff to Forster train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Kingscliff to Forster is to bus via Ocean Shores which takes 12h 25m and costs $90 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $230 and takes 14h 23m.
What companies run services between Kingscliff, NSW, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church to Beach St At Head Lane via Park St After Balun Lane, Brunswick Heads, Taree, and Victoria St Before Manning St in around 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pearl St Before Turnock St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Wharf St at Tweed Heads, Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 14h 23m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–380
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–850
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–280
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–280
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–380
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–320
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–280
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–380
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–370
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–370
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–800
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Casino Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
Train from Roma Street Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–210
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $180–210
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church to Park St After Balun Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brunswick Heads to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $85–130
- Flexible
- $110–190
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Flexible
- $65–85
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
Bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
Bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Tweed Heads to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Kingscliff to Forster bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Park St After Balun Lane station.
Kingscliff to Forster train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kingscliff to Forster is 530 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Kingscliff to Forster.
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