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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Taree Stationtrain train 32
    13h 23m
    $50–218

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Tareebus bus Sydney
    14h 10m
    $95–210

  3. Drive 560 km

    1. Drive from Main Beach to Forstercar car 560 km
    6h 5m
    $102–147

  4. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus bus
    8h 43m
    $107–452

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus bus 164 / ...
    2. Take the train from Casino Station to Taree Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    13h 51m
    $56–212

  6. Bus via Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Tareebus bus Pm11
    14h 36m
    $80–120

  7. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane BNE - NTL
    3. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus bus
    10h 14m
    $141–459

  8. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus bus
    9h 24m
    $118–398

Main Beach to Forster by tram, train, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration13h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 23m

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

You can take a vehicle from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 13h 23m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Taree 4 times a day. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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