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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Forster is to bus which costs $220 - $360 and takes 32h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Forster is to fly and bus which takes 8h 56m and costs $480 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Forster?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Forster. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Beach St At Head Lane via Brisbane and Victoria St Before Manning St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Forster?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Forster station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Taree Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 12m.

How far is it from Mackay to Forster?

The distance between Mackay and Forster is 1527 km. The road distance is 1547.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Forster without a car is to train which takes 25h 12m and costs $150 - $3,800.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Mackay to Forster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Forster bus from?

Mackay to Forster bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Forster train from?

Mackay to Forster train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.

Train or bus from Mackay to Forster?

The best way to get from Mackay to Forster is to train which takes 25h 12m and costs $150 - $3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $360 and takes 32h 27m.

Where does the Mackay to Forster bus arrive?

Mackay to Forster bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Mackay to Forster train arrive?

Mackay to Forster train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Forster?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Forster is 1548 km. It takes approximately 18h 23m to drive from Mackay to Forster.

Where can I stay near Forster?

There are 754+ hotels available in Forster.

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

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

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Fly Mackay to Newcastle Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane MKY - NTL
2. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
9h 12m
$290–567
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Taree Stationtrain 32
25h 12m
$153–3,736
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Tareebus Pm11
32h 27m
$224–359
Drive 1,547.9 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Forstercar 1,547.9 km
18h 23m
$281–406
Fly Mackay to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane MKY - PQQ
2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Tareebus
8h 56m
$483–724
Fly Mackay to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MKY - CFS
2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Taree Stationtrain
10h 28m
$223–803
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane PPP - NTL
3. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
13h 51m
$322–1,533
Bus via Mackay (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Tareebus Sydney
34h 7m
$281–629

Mackay to Forster by train and bus

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25h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,527.3 km
Duration: 9h 12m

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 25h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Beach St At Head Lane via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Brisbane, Taree, and Victoria St Before Manning St in around 32h 27m.

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