How to travel from Forster to Hobart, Australia
The distance between Forster and Hobart is around 1,416km (880 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Forster to Hobart by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hobart → Forster if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane
Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Hobart (HBA).
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costA$880($595)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Hobart.
- Duration24h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$570($380)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Forster and Hobart
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Forster to Hobart by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around A$305 ($205) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$880 ($595).
The distance between Forster and Hobart is around 1,416km (880 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,274km (792 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Forster and Hobart by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Forster to Hobart is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx A$880 ($595).
The cheapest way to travel between Forster and Hobart is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$305 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Forster and Hobart. We recommend that you take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Forster and Hobart. We recommend that you take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 5h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Forster to Hobart. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Macquarie Coach Stop Gordon St then fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 6h 5m.
The closest major airport to Hobart is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Hobart. Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Forster to Hobart. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Macquarie Coach Stop Gordon St then fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 6h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forster to Hobart is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around A$775 ($525).
Compare travel optionsbetween Forster and Hobart
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane + 5 similar | 5h 45m | A$880($595) | once daily | 1,633km (1,015 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 5m | A$775($525) | twice a week | 1,515km (941 miles) |
| Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane | 7h 50m | A$495($330) | once daily | 1,660km (1,032 miles) |
| Bus to Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, plane | 9h 20m | A$775($520) | twice a week | 1,747km (1,086 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 8h 15m | A$305($205) | 5 times a day | 1,416km (880 miles) |
| Bus to Broadmeadow Coach Stop, Graham Rd, train and plane | 10h 15m | A$360($245) | 4 times a day | 1,460km (907 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 24h 55m | A$570($380) | twice daily | 1,864km (1,158 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Forster and Hobart
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Busways Great Lakes
Premier Motor Service
Redline
Train operators
Transport for NSW
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Link Airways
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Hobart
The following major airports near Hobart offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Hobart
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 149km (93 miles) from Hobart
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 204km (127 miles) from Hobart