The distance between Batemans Bay and Forster is around 571km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Batemans Bay to Forster by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Forster → Batemans Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Moruya (MYA) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St.
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Take the bus to Sydney then Bulahdelah and then to Forster Coach Stop Little St.
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Take the bus to Bomaderry Station then take the train to Central Station and then to Taree Station.
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There are several options for getting from Batemans Bay to Forster by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$83 ($56) and will take around 11h 55m. 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$390 ($265).
The distance between Batemans Bay and Forster is around 571km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 447km (278 miles)
It takes around 10h 45m to get from Batemans Bay and Forster by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Batemans Bay to Forster is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$390 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Batemans Bay and Forster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$83 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Batemans Bay and Forster. We recommend that you fly from Moruya (MYA) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Batemans Bay and Forster. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Batemans Bay to Forster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Bulahdelah. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.
Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia and Busways Great Lakes run regular bus services between Batemans Bay and Forster. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Batemans Bay to Forster. We recommend that you fly from Moruya (MYA) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Batemans Bay and Forster. The distance is around 571km (355 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Batemans Bay to Forster is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 45m and will usually cost around A$110 ($74).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 55m | A$390($265) | twice a week | 722km (449 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 7h 50m | A$250($170) | once daily | 743km (462 miles) |
Bus | 10h 45m | A$110($74) | once daily | 613km (381 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 10h 40m | A$110($74) | once daily | 687km (427 miles) |
Bus to Albion Park Rail, train | 11h 55m | A$83($56) | once daily | 634km (394 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | A$110($73) | on demand | 571km (355 miles) |
Premier Motor Service
Busways Great Lakes
Murrays Coaches
Regional Express
Link Airways
FlyPelican
Transport for NSW
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The following major airports near Forster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.