How to travel from Kalgoorlie to Forster, Australia
The distance between Kalgoorlie and Forster is around 3,549km (2,206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 9h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kalgoorlie to Forster by plane, 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 Forster → Kalgoorlie if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St.
- Duration9h 30m
- Flight time6h 25m
- Typical costA$1,205($810)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Bus
Take the train to East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth then Sydney Central Station and then to Newcastle Interchange then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St.
- Duration3 days 16h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$920($620)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kalgoorlie and Forster
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kalgoorlie to Forster by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$920 ($620) and will take around 3 days 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 9h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,205 ($810).
The distance between Kalgoorlie and Forster is around 3,549km (2,206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,938km (1,826 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Kalgoorlie and Forster by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 13h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Forster is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 9h 30m and will set you back approx A$1,205 ($810).
The cheapest way to travel between Kalgoorlie and Forster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$920 ($620) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kalgoorlie and Forster. We recommend that you fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 9h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kalgoorlie and Forster. We recommend that you fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 9h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kalgoorlie to Forster. We recommend that you fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 9h 30m.
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
Yes it is possible to drive from Kalgoorlie and Forster. The distance is around 3,549km (2,206 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 13h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Forster is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around A$1,205 ($810).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kalgoorlie and Forster
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 9h 30m | A$1,205($810) | twice a week | 4,275km (2,656 miles) |
| Fly to Newcastle (NTL), Bus | 10h 40m | A$3,760($2,530) | 5 times a day | 4,291km (2,666 miles) |
| Fly to Coffs Harbour (CFS), Train | 11hrs | A$1,235($830) | 4 times a week | 4,527km (2,813 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 12h 10m | A$1,195($805) | 5 times a day | 4,242km (2,636 miles) |
| Fly to Tamworth (TMW), bus | 12h 45m | A$1,040($700) | twice a week | 4,510km (2,802 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3 days 16h | A$920($620) | once a week | 4,959km (3,081 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 13h | A$670($450) | on demand | 3,549km (2,206 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kalgoorlie and Forster
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Link Airways
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Busways Great Lakes
Train operators
Transwa
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
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