How to travel from Forster to Brisbane, Australia

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.

9 routes found

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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Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane

Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Brisbane (BNE).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$240($165)
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Take the bus to Brisbane.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$76($51)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Brisbane.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance635km (394 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Forster and Brisbane

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Forster to Brisbane

Compare travel optionsbetween Forster and Brisbane

Transport options from Forster to Brisbane
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane + 5 similar
4hrs
A$240($165)
once daily791km (492 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 20m
A$420($285)
twice a week599km (372 miles)
Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane4h 50m
A$320($215)
once daily804km (500 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
A$300($200)
4 times a week606km (377 miles)
Bus to Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, plane7h 35m
A$330($220)
twice a week850km (528 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 55m
A$260($175)
5 times a day1,122km (697 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 30m
A$76($51)
twice a week659km (409 miles)
Bus to Brisbane13h 30m
A$89($60)
once daily747km (464 miles)
Drive
7hrs
A$120($81)
on demand635km (394 miles)

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Airports near Brisbane

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

BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Brisbane
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Brisbane
MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Brisbane