How to travel from Forster to Yamba, Australia

The distance between Forster and Yamba is around 385km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Forster to Yamba by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to MacLean.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$49($33)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Grafton Station then take the bus to Yamba Coach Stop Claude St.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    A$54($36)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Yamba.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance385km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Forster and Yamba

There are several options for getting from Forster to Yamba by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$49 ($33) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$73 ($49).

The distance between Forster and Yamba is around 385km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 315km (196 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Forster and Yamba by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Forster to Yamba is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$73 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Forster and Yamba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$49 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Forster and Yamba. We recommend that you drive to Yamba. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Forster and Yamba. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Forster to Yamba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Victoria St At Florence St and MacLean. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Forster and Yamba. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 40m 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 Yamba. We recommend that you take the bus to MacLean. instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Yamba is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 70km (43 miles) from Yamba. Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) 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 Yamba. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forster to Yamba is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around A$49 ($33).

How do I get from Forster to Yamba

Compare travel optionsbetween Forster and Yamba

Transport options from Forster to Yamba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
A$49($33)
twice a week419km (261 miles)
Bus via Port Macquarie Coach Stop, Gordon St6h 45m
A$67($45)
twice a week433km (269 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 25m
A$54($36)
5 times a day419km (260 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
A$73($49)
on demand385km (239 miles)

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Airports near Yamba

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

BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Yamba
CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Yamba
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
142km (89 miles) from Yamba