The distance between Forster and Nambucca Heads is around 210km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Forster to Nambucca Heads by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nambucca Heads → Forster if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Nambucca Heads.
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Take the train to Nambucca Heads Station.
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There are several options for getting from Forster to Nambucca Heads by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$27 ($18) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$40 ($27).
The distance between Forster and Nambucca Heads is around 210km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Forster and Nambucca Heads by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Forster to Nambucca Heads is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx A$40 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Forster and Nambucca Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$27 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Forster and Nambucca Heads. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Forster to Nambucca Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Taree Station Coach Stop and Nambucca Heads Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
NSW TrainLink run train services between Forster and Nambucca Heads. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Forster and Nambucca Heads. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Forster and Nambucca Heads with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 3h 45m.
NSW TrainLink and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Forster and Nambucca Heads. Buses run twice a week and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Forster to Nambucca Heads. We recommend that you take the bus to Nambucca Heads Plaza Giinagay Way. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Nambucca Heads is Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Nambucca Heads. The distance is around 210km (131 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forster to Nambucca Heads is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around A$27 ($18).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Nambucca Heads + 1 similar | 3h 15m | A$34($23) | once daily | 226km (141 miles) |
Bus | 3h 45m | A$27($18) | 4 times a week | 240km (149 miles) |
Train | 3h 15m | A$52($35) | 4 times a day | 225km (140 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | A$40($27) | on demand | 210km (131 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nambucca Heads offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.