The distance between Forster and Brisbane is around 599km (372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Forster to Brisbane by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Brisbane (BNE).
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There are several options for getting from Forster to Brisbane by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$76 ($51) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$240 ($165).
The distance between Forster and Brisbane is around 599km (372 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 526km (327 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Forster and Brisbane by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Forster to Brisbane is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx A$240 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Forster and Brisbane, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$76 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Forster and Brisbane. We recommend that you take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Brisbane (BNE). instead which will take 4hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Forster and Brisbane. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Forster to Brisbane. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taree Station Coach Stop. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.
NSW TrainLink and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Forster and Brisbane. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Forster to Brisbane. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Macquarie Coach Stop Gordon St then fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane (BNE). instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Brisbane is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brisbane. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) 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 Brisbane. The distance is around 635km (394 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forster to Brisbane is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around A$76 ($51).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane + 5 similar | 4hrs | A$240($165) | once daily | 791km (492 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4h 20m | A$420($285) | twice a week | 599km (372 miles) |
Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane | 4h 50m | A$320($215) | once daily | 804km (500 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 25m | A$300($200) | 4 times a week | 606km (377 miles) |
Bus to Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, plane | 7h 35m | A$330($220) | twice a week | 850km (528 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 55m | A$260($175) | 5 times a day | 1,122km (697 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 30m | A$76($51) | twice a week | 659km (409 miles) |
Bus to Brisbane | 13h 30m | A$89($60) | once daily | 747km (464 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | A$120($81) | on demand | 635km (394 miles) |
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