The distance between Forster and Geelong is around 1,081km (672 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Forster to Geelong by bus, plane, train and car. 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 Avalon (AVV).
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Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St, Sydney then Melbourne and then to Geelong.
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There are several options for getting from Forster to Geelong by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$135 ($90) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$415 ($280).
The distance between Forster and Geelong is around 1,081km (672 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 994km (618 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Forster and Geelong by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Forster to Geelong is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$415 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Forster and Geelong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$135 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Forster and Geelong. We recommend that you take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Avalon (AVV). instead which will take 5hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Forster and Geelong. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Forster to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St, Sydney and Melbourne. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 35m.
Busways Great Lakes, Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Forster and Geelong. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 17h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Forster to Geelong. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Macquarie Coach Stop Gordon St then fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Avalon (AVV). instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Geelong is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Geelong. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Geelong. The distance is around 1,217km (757 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forster to Geelong is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around A$400 ($270).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane + 2 similar | 5hrs | A$415($280) | once daily | 1,081km (672 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 45m | A$400($270) | twice a week | 1,233km (766 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 50m | A$360($240) | 5 times a day | 1,134km (705 miles) |
Bus | 17h 35m | A$135($90) | 4 times a week | 1,301km (808 miles) |
Drive | 12h 50m | A$230($155) | on demand | 1,217km (757 miles) |
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The following major airports near Geelong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.