How to travel from Forster to Gold Coast, Australia

The distance between Forster and Gold Coast is around 560km (348 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Forster to Gold Coast by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Gold Coast (OOL).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$290($195)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Surfers Paradise.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$86($58)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Casino Station then take the bus to Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre Beach Rd.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$86($58)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Gold Coast.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance560km (348 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Forster and Gold Coast

There are several options for getting from Forster to Gold Coast by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$86 ($58) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$290 ($195).

The distance between Forster and Gold Coast is around 560km (348 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)

It takes around 9h 35m to get from Forster and Gold Coast by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Forster to Gold Coast is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$290 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Forster and Gold Coast, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$86 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Forster and Gold Coast. We recommend that you take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Gold Coast (OOL). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Forster and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Forster to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Victoria St At Florence St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Forster and Gold Coast. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs 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 Gold Coast. 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 Gold Coast (OOL). instead which will take 7h 55m.

The closest major airport to Gold Coast is Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) 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 Gold Coast. The distance is around 560km (348 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forster to Gold Coast is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around A$86 ($58).

How do I get from Forster to Gold Coast

Compare travel optionsbetween Forster and Gold Coast

Transport options from Forster to Gold Coast
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
4h 10m
A$290($195)
once daily726km (451 miles)
Train and Plane7hrs
A$310($210)
4 times a week691km (429 miles)
Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane and train5h 45m
A$255($170)
once daily876km (544 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6hrs
A$435($290)
twice a week683km (425 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 55m
A$230($155)
5 times a day1,059km (658 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12hrs
A$86($58)
twice a week665km (413 miles)
Bus via Port Macquarie Coach Stop, Gordon St12h 25m
A$105($70)
twice a week658km (409 miles)
Train and Bus
9h 35m
A$86($58)
twice daily622km (387 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
A$105($72)
on demand560km (348 miles)

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Airports near Gold Coast

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

OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Gold Coast
BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Gold Coast