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.
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.
👋 Also check out Yamba → Forster if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to MacLean.
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Take the train to Grafton Station then take the bus to Yamba Coach Stop Claude St.
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Forster and Yamba. We recommend that you drive to Yamba. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 5h 40m | A$49($33) | twice a week | 419km (261 miles) |
Bus via Port Macquarie Coach Stop, Gordon St | 6h 45m | A$67($45) | twice a week | 433km (269 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 25m | A$54($36) | 5 times a day | 419km (260 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | A$73($49) | on demand | 385km (239 miles) |
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The following major airports near Yamba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.