How to travel from Batemans Bay to Forster, Australia

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.

6 routes found

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.

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Plane and Bus

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

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$390($265)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Bulahdelah and then to Forster Coach Stop Little St.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$110($74)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bomaderry Station then take the train to Central Station and then to Taree Station.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$110($74)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Forster.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance571km (355 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Batemans Bay and Forster

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Batemans Bay and Forster

Transport options from Batemans Bay to Forster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 55m
A$390($265)
twice a week722km (449 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 50m
A$250($170)
once daily743km (462 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
A$110($74)
once daily613km (381 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
10h 40m
A$110($74)
once daily687km (427 miles)
Bus to Albion Park Rail, train11h 55m
A$83($56)
once daily634km (394 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
A$110($73)
on demand571km (355 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