How to travel from Forster to Nambucca Heads, Australia

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.

4 routes found

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 HeadsForster if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Nambucca Heads

Take the bus to Nambucca Heads.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$34($23)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Train

Take the train to Nambucca Heads Station.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    A$52($35)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Nambucca Heads.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance210km (131 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Forster and Nambucca Heads

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Forster to Nambucca Heads

Compare travel optionsbetween Forster and Nambucca Heads

Transport options from Forster to Nambucca Heads
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Nambucca Heads + 1 similar
3h 15m
A$34($23)
once daily226km (141 miles)
Bus3h 45m
A$27($18)
4 times a week240km (149 miles)
Train
3h 15m
A$52($35)
4 times a day225km (140 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
A$40($27)
on demand210km (131 miles)

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Airports near Nambucca Heads

The following major airports near Nambucca Heads offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Nambucca Heads
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
280km (174 miles) from Nambucca Heads