What is the cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Forster?

The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Forster is to bus and train which costs $50 - $210 and takes 12h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Main Beach to Forster?

The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Forster is to drive which takes 6h 5m and costs $95 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Main Beach and Forster?

No, there is no direct bus from Main Beach to Forster. However, there are services departing from Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park and arriving at Beach St At Head Lane via Surfers Paradise and Victoria St Before Manning St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.

How far is it from Main Beach to Forster?

The distance between Main Beach and Forster is 625 km. The road distance is 560 km.

How do I travel from Main Beach to Forster without a car?

The best way to get from Main Beach to Forster without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 50m and costs $50 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Main Beach to Forster?

It takes approximately 12h 50m to get from Main Beach to Forster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Forster bus from?

Main Beach to Forster bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Train or bus from Main Beach to Forster?

The best way to get from Main Beach to Forster is to bus which takes 13h 9m and costs $95 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $220 and takes 13h 12m.

Where does the Main Beach to Forster bus arrive?

Main Beach to Forster bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Taree station.

Can I drive from Main Beach to Forster?

Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to Forster is 560 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Main Beach to Forster.

Where can I stay near Forster?

There are 539+ hotels available in Forster.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Main Beach 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
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 164 / ...
2. Take the train from Casino Station to Taree Stationtrain 34 / ...
12h 50m
$54–210
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Taree Stationtrain 32
13h 12m
$50–218
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Tareebus Sydney
13h 9m
$96–210
Drive 560 km
1. Drive from Main Beach to Forstercar 560 km
6h 5m
$100–144
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, bus
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane OOL - NTL
2. Take the bus from Newcastle to Bulahdelahbus
3. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
8h 24m
$120–366
Bus via Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Tareebus Pm11
14h 35m
$80–120
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
3. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
9h 12m
$136–498
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane BNE - NTL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle to Bulahdelahbus
4. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
9h 46m
$128–364

Main Beach to Forster by bus, foot, and train

29Weekly Services

12h 50mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 625.2 km
Duration: 12h 50m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Taree 4 times a day. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 10h 20m. Alternatively, 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 12m.

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