How to travel from Kingscliff to Forster, Australia
The distance between Kingscliff and Forster is around 526km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Kingscliff to Forster by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Forster → Kingscliff if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical costA$285($190)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay and then to Taree Station Coach Stop.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$67($45)
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1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Taree Station.
- Duration9h 5m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$82($55)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kingscliff and Forster
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kingscliff to Forster by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$67 ($45) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$285 ($190).
The distance between Kingscliff and Forster is around 526km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 448km (279 miles)
It takes around 9h 5m to get from Kingscliff and Forster by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kingscliff to Forster is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx A$285 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Kingscliff and Forster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$67 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kingscliff and Forster. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kingscliff and Forster. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kingscliff to Forster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Casino Station Coach Bay and Taree Station Coach Stop. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.
NSW TrainLink and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Kingscliff and Forster. Buses run twice a week and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kingscliff to Forster. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 5h 45m.
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 Kingscliff and Forster. The distance is around 526km (327 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kingscliff to Forster is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 5m and will usually cost around A$82 ($55).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kingscliff and Forster
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 5h 45m | A$285($190) | 5 times a day | 771km (479 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7h 25m | A$475($320) | twice daily | 782km (486 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 8h 25m | A$250($170) | 5 times a day | 1,120km (696 miles) |
| Train to International Airport station, platform 2, plane and bus | 6h 45m | A$445($300) | twice a week | 728km (453 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 8h 15m | A$260($175) | 5 times a day | 970km (603 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 15m | A$67($45) | twice a week | 603km (374 miles) |
| Bus to Taree | 10h 60m | A$83($56) | twice a week | 657km (408 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 5m | A$82($55) | twice daily | 586km (364 miles) |
Drive | 5h 45m | A$100($67) | on demand | 526km (327 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kingscliff and Forster
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
FlyPelican
Regional Express
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
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