There are 6 ways to get from Rockhampton to Forster by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Newcastle Airport, bus
best- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane ROK - NTL
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Bulahdelahbus
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
9h 3m$243–606Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rockhampton to Roma Streettrain Tilt Train / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Taree Stationtrain 32
19h 21m$122–2,541Bus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Tareebus Pm11
27h$185–269Drive 1,214.9 km
- Drive from Rockhampton to Forstercar 1,214.9 km
14h 37m$217–313Fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane ROK - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Tareebus
8h 30m$223–676Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Tareebus Sydney
28h 7m$235–519
Rockhampton to Forster by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Forster is to bus which costs $180 - $270 and takes 27h.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Forster is to fly and bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $220 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton to Forster. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton George Street and arriving at Beach St At Head Lane via Brisbane and Victoria St Before Manning St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.
The distance between Rockhampton and Forster is 1241 km. The road distance is 1214.9 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Forster without a car is to train which takes 19h 21m and costs $120 - $2,600.
It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Rockhampton to Forster, including transfers.
Rockhampton to Forster bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Rockhampton George Street station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Forster is to train which takes 19h 21m and costs $120 - $2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $270 and takes 27h.
Rockhampton to Forster bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Forster is 1h ahead of Rockhampton. It is currently 7:34 AM in Rockhampton and 8:34 AM in Forster.
What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Rockhampton to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 19h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rockhampton George Street to Beach St At Head Lane via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Taree, and Victoria St Before Manning St in around 27h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–950
Flights from Rockhampton to Port Macquarie via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Rockhampton to Port Macquarie via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–440
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Rockhampton to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–2,324
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $70–110
- AChoice
- $110–150
- Gold Class
- $1,856
- Heritage Class
- $2,324
- 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
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Newcastle to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $27–40
Bus from Port Macquarie to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $23–35
- Flexible
- $24–35
Bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $200–290
Bus from Brisbane to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–190
- Flexible
- $150–230
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Newcastle to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Port Macquarie to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Forster is 1215 km. It takes approximately 14h 37m to drive from Rockhampton to Forster.
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