The distance between Caloundra and Forster is around 685km (426 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Caloundra to Forster by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Coffs Harbour (CFS) then take the train to Taree Station.
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Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Taree Station Coach Stop.
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There are several options for getting from Caloundra to Forster by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$100 ($66) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$430 ($290).
The distance between Caloundra and Forster is around 685km (426 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)
It takes around 11h 20m to get from Caloundra and Forster by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caloundra to Forster is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$430 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Caloundra and Forster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$100 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Caloundra and Forster. We recommend that you take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caloundra and Forster. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Caloundra to Forster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED, Brisbane and Taree Station Coach Stop. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Caloundra and Forster. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caloundra to Forster. We recommend that you take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 6h 60m.
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 Caloundra and Forster. The distance is around 724km (450 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caloundra to Forster is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 20m and will usually cost around A$100 ($66).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 6h 50m | A$310($210) | 4 times a week | 692km (430 miles) |
Plane and Train | 8h 60m | A$325($220) | 5 times a day | 1,292km (803 miles) |
Train to Eagle Junction station, platform 3, plane and bus | 5h 30m | A$430($290) | twice a week | 685km (426 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 60m | A$245($165) | 5 times a day | 927km (576 miles) |
Train to Eagle Junction station, platform 3, plane and bus | 8h 50m | A$335($225) | twice a week | 938km (583 miles) |
Train to Central station, platform 5, plane and bus | 8h 55m | A$305($205) | 5 times a day | 963km (598 miles) |
Bus | 11h 20m | A$100($66) | twice a week | 771km (479 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | A$135($90) | on demand | 724km (450 miles) |
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The following major airports near Forster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.