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.
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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Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Gold Coast (OOL).
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Take the bus to Surfers Paradise.
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Take the train to Casino Station then take the bus to Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre Beach Rd.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 10m | A$290($195) | once daily | 726km (451 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7hrs | A$310($210) | 4 times a week | 691km (429 miles) |
Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane and train | 5h 45m | A$255($170) | once daily | 876km (544 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 6hrs | A$435($290) | twice a week | 683km (425 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 55m | A$230($155) | 5 times a day | 1,059km (658 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12hrs | A$86($58) | twice a week | 665km (413 miles) |
Bus via Port Macquarie Coach Stop, Gordon St | 12h 25m | A$105($70) | twice a week | 658km (409 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9h 35m | A$86($58) | twice daily | 622km (387 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | A$105($72) | on demand | 560km (348 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gold Coast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.