How to travel from Albury to Forster, Australia

The distance between Albury and Forster is around 833km (517 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Albury to Forster by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Albury (ABX) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$555($375)
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Bus

Take the bus to Liverpool and then to Taree Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$105($71)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Forster.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance833km (517 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Forster

There are several options for getting from Albury to Forster by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$105 ($71) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$555 ($375).

The distance between Albury and Forster is around 833km (517 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 673km (418 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Albury and Forster by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Forster is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$555 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Forster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$105 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albury and Forster. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Forster. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Forster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Liverpool, Strathfield Station Albert Rd Stand E and Taree Station Coach Stop. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

Firefly Express and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Albury and Forster. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albury to Forster. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Forster is Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) which is approximately 90km (56 miles) from Forster. Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Albury and Forster. The distance is around 833km (517 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Forster is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around A$555 ($375).

How do I get from Albury to Forster

Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Forster

Transport options from Albury to Forster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 55m
A$555($375)
twice a week912km (567 miles)
Fly to Newcastle (NTL), Bus6h 25m
A$415($280)
5 times a day1,310km (814 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
A$105($71)
4 times a week891km (554 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
A$160($105)
on demand833km (517 miles)

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Airports near Forster

The following major airports near Forster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Forster
NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Forster
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
231km (144 miles) from Forster