How to travel from Forster to Margaret River, Australia
The distance between Forster and Margaret River is around 3,738km (2,323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Forster to Margaret River by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Margaret River → 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 Busselton (BQB).
- Duration8h 50m
- Flight time5h 45m
- Typical costA$890($600)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Sydney then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Charles West Av Transwa Margaret River.
- Duration3 days 13h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$910($615)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Margaret River.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Distance4,295km (2,669 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Forster and Margaret River
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Forster to Margaret River by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around A$685 ($460) and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$890 ($600).
The distance between Forster and Margaret River is around 3,738km (2,323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,475km (2,159 miles)
It takes around 10h 15m to get from Forster and Margaret River by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 21h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Forster to Margaret River is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 50m and will set you back approx A$890 ($600).
The cheapest way to travel between Forster and Margaret River, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$685 ($460) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Forster and Margaret River. We recommend that you take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Busselton (BQB). instead which will take 8h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Forster and Margaret River. We recommend that you take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Busselton (BQB). instead which will take 8h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Forster to Margaret River. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Macquarie Coach Stop Gordon St then fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Busselton (BQB). instead which will take 10h 15m.
The closest major airport to Margaret River is Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Margaret River. Perth Airport (PER) (PER) and Albany Airport (ALH) (ALH) 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 Margaret River. The distance is around 4,295km (2,669 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 21h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forster to Margaret River is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 10h 15m and will usually cost around A$860 ($580).
Compare travel optionsbetween Forster and Margaret River
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane + 5 similar | 8h 50m | A$890($600) | once daily | 3,738km (2,323 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 10h 15m | A$860($580) | twice a week | 3,901km (2,424 miles) |
| Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane | 11h 45m | A$920($620) | once daily | 3,812km (2,369 miles) |
| Bus to Port Macquarie Coach Stop, Gordon St, plane | 12h 25m | A$1,335($900) | twice a week | 4,015km (2,495 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 12h 20m | A$730($490) | every 20 mins | 3,803km (2,363 miles) |
| Bus to Broadmeadow Coach Stop, Graham Rd, train and plane | 14h 50m | A$685($460) | every 20 mins | 3,916km (2,433 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 13h | A$910($615) | once a week | 4,584km (2,848 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 21h | A$810($545) | on demand | 4,295km (2,669 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Forster and Margaret River
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Busways Great Lakes
Premier Motor Service
Transwa
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Transport for NSW
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Margaret River
The following major airports near Margaret River offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Margaret River
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 239km (149 miles) from Margaret River
Albany Airport (ALH)
- Distance
- 273km (170 miles) from Margaret River