How to travel from Alice Springs to Forster, Australia
The distance between Alice Springs and Forster is around 2,457km (1,527 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Forster by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Forster → Alice Springs if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St.
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time3h 55m
- Typical costA$800($540)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury then Liverpool and then to Taree Station Coach Stop.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$460($310)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then Sydney Central Station and then to Newcastle Interchange then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St.
- Duration2 days 10h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$890($600)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Forster
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Forster by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$460 ($310) and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$800 ($540).
The distance between Alice Springs and Forster is around 2,457km (1,527 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,055km (1,277 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Alice Springs and Forster by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Forster is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx A$800 ($540).
The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Forster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$460 ($310) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Forster. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Forster. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Forster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Albury, 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 1 day 20h.
Greyhound Australia, V/Line, Firefly Express and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Forster. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 20h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alice Springs to Forster. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 6h 40m.
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 Alice Springs and Forster. The distance is around 2,907km (1,806 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Forster is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$800 ($540).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Forster
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 6h 40m | A$800($540) | twice a week | 2,490km (1,547 miles) |
| Fly to Coffs Harbour (CFS), Train | 8h 15m | A$900($605) | 4 times a week | 2,742km (1,704 miles) |
| Fly to Newcastle (NTL), Bus | 8h 20m | A$750($505) | 5 times a day | 2,806km (1,744 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 9h 20m | A$775($520) | 5 times a day | 2,457km (1,527 miles) |
| Fly to Tamworth (TMW), bus | 9h 55m | A$755($505) | twice a week | 2,725km (1,693 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 20h | A$460($310) | 4 times a week | 3,353km (2,083 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2 days 10h | A$890($600) | once a week | 3,595km (2,234 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 6h | A$550($370) | on demand | 2,907km (1,806 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alice Springs and Forster
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Busways Great Lakes
V/Line
Firefly Express
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
FlyPelican
Link Airways
Train operators
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Forster
The following major airports near Forster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from Forster
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
- Distance
- 94km (58 miles) from Forster
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 231km (144 miles) from Forster