How to travel from Forster to Batemans Bay, Australia

The distance between Forster and Batemans Bay is around 571km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Forster to Batemans Bay 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Promenade Plaza Orient St.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$255($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St then Sydney and then to Batemans Bay.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$110($74)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd then take the train to Central Station and then to Kiama Station then take the bus to Promenade Plaza Orient St.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$95($63)
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Drive

Drive to Batemans Bay (bay).

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance571km (355 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Forster and Batemans Bay

There are several options for getting from Forster to Batemans Bay by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$85 ($57) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$255 ($175).

The distance between Forster and Batemans Bay is around 571km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 447km (278 miles)

It takes around 11h 40m to get from Forster and Batemans Bay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Forster to Batemans Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx A$255 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Forster and Batemans Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$85 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Forster and Batemans Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Promenade Plaza Orient St. instead which will take 6h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Forster and Batemans Bay. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Forster to Batemans Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

Busways Great Lakes, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Forster and Batemans Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Forster to Batemans Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd then take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Moruya (MYA). instead which will take 7h 10m.

The closest major airport to Batemans Bay is Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Batemans Bay. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Merimbula Airport (MIM) (MIM) 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 Forster and Batemans Bay. The distance is around 571km (355 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forster to Batemans Bay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 40m and will usually cost around A$110 ($74).

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Transport options from Forster to Batemans Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
6h 30m
A$255($175)
once daily695km (432 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 10m
A$305($205)
5 times a day624km (388 miles)
Bus to Broadmeadow Coach Stop, Graham Rd, train and plane10hrs
A$335($225)
once daily756km (470 miles)
Bus
11h 40m
A$110($74)
once daily608km (377 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
11h 45m
A$95($63)
once daily623km (387 miles)
Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C, train12h 30m
A$85($57)
once daily631km (392 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
A$110($73)
on demand571km (355 miles)

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Airports near Batemans Bay

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

MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Batemans Bay
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Batemans Bay
MIM
Merimbula Airport (MIM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Batemans Bay