The distance between Forster and Healesville is around 1,090km (677 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 20m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Forster to Healesville by bus, train, plane 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 train to Urunga Station then fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale.
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Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St, Sydney then Melbourne and then to Maroondah Hwy/Green St.
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There are several options for getting from Forster to Healesville by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$125 ($84) and will take around 17h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$445 ($300).
The distance between Forster and Healesville is around 1,090km (677 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 879km (546 miles)
It takes around 9h 45m to get from Forster and Healesville by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Forster to Healesville is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx A$445 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Forster and Healesville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$125 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Forster and Healesville. We recommend that you take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Forster and Healesville. It typically takes around 17h 50m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Forster to Healesville. 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 50m.
Busways Great Lakes, Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Forster and Healesville. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 17h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Forster to Healesville. 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 Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale. instead which will take 9h 45m.
The closest major airport to Healesville is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Healesville. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) 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 Healesville. The distance is around 1,126km (699 miles) by road and it will take around 12hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forster to Healesville is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around A$310 ($210).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 8h 10m | A$605($405) | 4 times a week | 1,476km (917 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 20m | A$445($300) | once daily | 1,090km (677 miles) |
Bus to Port Macquarie Coach Stop, Gordon St, plane and train | 7h 35m | A$605($410) | twice a week | 1,254km (779 miles) |
Bus to Port Macquarie Coach Stop, Gordon St, plane and train | 8hrs | A$390($260) | twice a week | 1,337km (831 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 9h 45m | A$310($210) | 5 times a day | 1,155km (718 miles) |
Bus to Broadmeadow Coach Stop, Graham Rd, train and plane | 10h 15m | A$345($230) | 4 times a day | 1,238km (769 miles) |
Bus | 17h 50m | A$125($84) | 4 times a week | 1,263km (785 miles) |
Drive | 12hrs | A$215($145) | on demand | 1,126km (699 miles) |
Busways Great Lakes
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Metro Trains Melbourne
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The following major airports near Healesville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.