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How to get fromSurfers Paradise to Forsterby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Forster by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Casino Station, Coach Baybus164 / ...
    2. Take the train from Casino Station to Taree Stationtrain34 / ...
    11h 36m
    $55–209

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma StreettrainVlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Taree Stationtrain32
    13h 11m
    $52–218

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to TareebusSydney
    12h
    $90–200

  4. Drive 556.8 km

    1. Drive from Surfers Paradise to Forstercar556.8 km
    5h 59m
    $109–157

  5. Fly from Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)planeOOL - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
    8h 31m
    $148–496

  6. Bus via Surfers Paradise

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to TareebusPm11
    12h 20m
    $80–120

  7. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)planeBNE - NTL
    3. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
    10h 12m
    $126–394

Surfers Paradise to Forster by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Taree twice daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 10h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue 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 11m.

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