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.
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.
👋 Also check out Batemans Bay → Forster if you're planning a return trip.
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.
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Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St then Sydney and then to Batemans Bay.
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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.
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Drive to Batemans Bay (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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 6h 30m | A$255($175) | once daily | 695km (432 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 10m | A$305($205) | 5 times a day | 624km (388 miles) |
Bus to Broadmeadow Coach Stop, Graham Rd, train and plane | 10hrs | A$335($225) | once daily | 756km (470 miles) |
Bus | 11h 40m | A$110($74) | once daily | 608km (377 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 11h 45m | A$95($63) | once daily | 623km (387 miles) |
Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C, train | 12h 30m | A$85($57) | once daily | 631km (392 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | A$110($73) | on demand | 571km (355 miles) |
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The following major airports near Batemans Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.