The distance between Geelong and Forster is around 1,131km (703 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Geelong to Forster by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Avalon (AVV) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St.
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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Parramatta and then to Taree Station Coach Stop.
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There are several options for getting from Geelong to Forster by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$115 ($77) and will take around 17h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$420 ($280).
The distance between Geelong and Forster is around 1,131km (703 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 994km (618 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Geelong and Forster by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Geelong to Forster is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$420 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Geelong and Forster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$115 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Geelong and Forster. We recommend that you fly from Avalon (AVV) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Geelong and Forster. It typically takes around 17h 10m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Geelong to Forster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Parramatta, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D and Taree Station Coach Stop. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 10m.
V/Line, Firefly Express and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Geelong and Forster. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 17h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geelong to Forster. We recommend that you fly from Avalon (AVV) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Forster is Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) which is approximately 90km (56 miles) from Forster. Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Geelong and Forster. The distance is around 1,211km (752 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geelong to Forster is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around A$420 ($280).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 20m | A$420($280) | twice a week | 1,233km (766 miles) |
Fly to Newcastle (NTL), Bus | 6h 15m | A$460($310) | 5 times a day | 1,131km (703 miles) |
Bus | 17h 10m | A$115($77) | 4 times a week | 1,290km (802 miles) |
Drive | 12h 45m | A$230($155) | on demand | 1,211km (752 miles) |
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Busways Great Lakes
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Firefly Express
The following major airports near Forster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.