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How to get fromMackay to Forsterby plane, bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Forster by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)planeMKY - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
    9h 26m
    $254–537

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma StreettrainSpirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Taree Stationtrain32
    24h 57m
    $99–3,736

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma StreetbusPm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to TareebusPm11
    31h 45m
    $221–320

  4. Drive 1,547.9 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Forstercar1,547.9 km
    18h 21m
    $293–424

  5. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)planeMKY - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Tareebus
    8h 44m
    $238–721

  6. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)planeMKY - CFS
    2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Taree Stationtrain
    11h 8m
    $255–859

  7. Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to BrisbanebusBrisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to TareebusSydney
    33h 7m
    $270–626

Mackay to Forster by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration24h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Mackay to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 24h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Beach St At Head Lane via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Taree, and Victoria St Before Manning St in around 31h 45m.

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