There are 7 ways to get from Nerang to Forster by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Nerang station, platform 2 to Roma StreetVlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Taree Station32
12h 26m$50–217Bus via Surfers Paradise (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to TareeSydney
13h 37m$91–201Drive 564.6 km
- Drive from Nerang to Forster564.6 km
5h 55m$110–159Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, bus
- Take the train from Nerang station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)BNE - NTL
- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
9h 22m$122–383Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to TareePm11
13h 54m$80–120Fly Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, bus
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)OOL - NTL
- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
8h 46m$147–476Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Take the train from Nerang station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)BNE - PQQ
- Take the bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Taree Station, Coach Stop
8h 47m$251–759
Nerang to Forster by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nerang to Forster is to train which costs $50 - $220 and takes 12h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Nerang to Forster is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs $110 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Nerang to Forster. However, there are services departing from Price St at Nerang State School and arriving at Beach St At Head Lane via Surfers Paradise and Victoria St Before Manning St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
The distance between Nerang and Forster is 722 km. The road distance is 564.6 km.
The best way to get from Nerang to Forster without a car is to train which takes 12h 26m and costs $50 - $220.
It takes approximately 12h 26m to get from Nerang to Forster, including transfers.
Nerang to Forster bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
The best way to get from Nerang to Forster is to train which takes 12h 26m and costs $50 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus via Surfers Paradise, which costs $90 - $210 and takes 13h 37m.
Nerang to Forster bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Taree station.
Forster is 1h ahead of Nerang. It is currently 7:56 AM in Nerang and 8:56 AM in Forster.
What companies run services between Nerang, QLD, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Nerang station, platform 2 to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 12h 26m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Taree twice daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 10h 20m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–410
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–270
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–410
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–500
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–430
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Nerang station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Nerang station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–210
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $180–210
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $90–130
- Advantage
- $100–160
- Flexible
- $130–200
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–22
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Taree Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Nerang to Forster is 565 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Nerang to Forster.
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