How to travel from Hamilton Island to Forster, Australia
The distance between Hamilton Island and Forster is around 1,717km (1,067 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hamilton Island to Forster by plane, bus, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Forster → Hamilton Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Port Macquarie (PQQ), Bus
Fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St.
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costA$400($270)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Shute Harbour then take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Taree Station.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$280($185)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Shute Harbour then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Taree Station Coach Stop.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$330($220)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamilton Island and Forster
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamilton Island to Forster by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around A$280 ($185) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$400 ($270).
The distance between Hamilton Island and Forster is around 1,717km (1,067 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,362km (846 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Hamilton Island and Forster by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Hamilton Island to Forster is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$400 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamilton Island and Forster is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around A$280 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hamilton Island and Forster. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 5h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamilton Island and Forster. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 5h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamilton Island to Forster. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 6h 50m.
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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hamilton Island to Forster. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 6h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamilton Island to Forster is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around A$500 ($335).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamilton Island and Forster
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Port Macquarie (PQQ), Bus + 3 similar | 5h 55m | A$400($270) | twice a week | 1,982km (1,232 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 50m | A$500($335) | 5 times a day | 1,717km (1,067 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 8h 35m | A$495($335) | 5 times a day | 1,949km (1,211 miles) |
| Fly to Tamworth (TMW), bus | 9h 10m | A$605($410) | twice a week | 2,217km (1,377 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 1 day 2h | A$280($185) | 5 times a week | 1,768km (1,099 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | A$330($220) | twice a week | 1,996km (1,240 miles) |
| Ferry to Port of Airlie, bus | 1 day 5h | A$350($235) | twice a week | 2,006km (1,246 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamilton Island and Forster
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
FlyPelican
Link Airways
Bus companies
Busways Great Lakes
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Ferry operators
Cruise Whitsundays
Airports near Forster
The following major airports near Forster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from Forster
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
- Distance
- 94km (58 miles) from Forster
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 231km (144 miles) from Forster