How to travel from Forster to Bundaberg, Australia

The distance between Forster and Bundaberg is around 884km (549 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Forster to Bundaberg 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 and Plane

Take the bus to Port Macquarie Coach Stop Gordon St then fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Bundaberg (BDB).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$715($480)
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4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Bundaberg.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$160($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bundaberg.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Distance1,000km (621 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Forster and Bundaberg

There are several options for getting from Forster to Bundaberg by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$150 ($100) and will take around 22h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$715 ($480).

The distance between Forster and Bundaberg is around 884km (549 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 814km (506 miles)

It takes around 18h 30m to get from Forster and Bundaberg by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Forster to Bundaberg is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$715 ($480).

The cheapest way to travel between Forster and Bundaberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$150 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Forster and Bundaberg. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Macquarie Coach Stop Gordon St then fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Bundaberg (BDB). instead which will take 5h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Forster and Bundaberg. It typically takes around 18h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Forster to Bundaberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taree Station Coach Stop and Brisbane. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 18h 30m.

NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Forster and Bundaberg. Buses run twice a week and take around 18h 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 Bundaberg. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Macquarie Coach Stop Gordon St then fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Bundaberg (BDB). instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Bundaberg is Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Bundaberg. Gladstone Airport (GLT) (GLT) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Bundaberg. The distance is around 1,000km (621 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forster to Bundaberg is to take the bus which takes, on average, 18h 30m and will usually cost around A$160 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Forster and Bundaberg

Transport options from Forster to Bundaberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
5h 30m
A$715($480)
twice a week884km (549 miles)
Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane5h 35m
A$640($430)
once daily1,076km (669 miles)
Train and Plane6h 30m
A$1,085($730)
4 times a week891km (554 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6hrs
A$790($530)
twice a week917km (570 miles)
Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane and train6hrs
A$730($490)
once daily1,109km (689 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 30m
A$160($105)
twice a week1,183km (735 miles)
Bus via Brisbane22h 55m
A$150($100)
once daily1,281km (796 miles)
Drive
11h 30m
A$190($125)
on demand1,000km (621 miles)

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Airports near Bundaberg

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

HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Bundaberg
GLT
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Bundaberg
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
292km (182 miles) from Bundaberg