How to travel from Margaret River to Forster, Australia
The distance between Margaret River and Forster is around 3,787km (2,353 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 9h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Margaret River 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 → Margaret River if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Busselton (BQB) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St.
- Duration9h 10m
- Flight time6hrs
- Typical costA$595($400)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa East Perth Set-Down then take the train to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Bulahdelah and then to Forster Coach Stop Little St.
- Duration3 days 13h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$910($615)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Margaret River and Forster
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Margaret River to Forster by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$595 ($400) and will take around 9h 10m.
The distance between Margaret River and Forster is around 3,787km (2,353 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,475km (2,159 miles)
It takes around 9h 10m to get from Margaret River and Forster by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 21h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Margaret River to Forster is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 9h 10m and will set you back approx A$595 ($400).
The cheapest way to travel between Margaret River and Forster, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$595 ($400) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Margaret River and Forster. We recommend that you fly from Busselton (BQB) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 9h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Margaret River and Forster. We recommend that you fly from Busselton (BQB) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 9h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Margaret River to Forster. We recommend that you fly from Busselton (BQB) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 9h 10m.
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 Margaret River and Forster. The distance is around 4,295km (2,668 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 21h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Margaret River to Forster is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around A$595 ($400).
Compare travel optionsbetween Margaret River and Forster
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 9h 10m | A$595($400) | twice a week | 3,901km (2,424 miles) |
| Fly to Newcastle (NTL), Bus | 9h 35m | A$680($455) | twice daily | 3,787km (2,353 miles) |
| Bus to Busselton, plane | 11h 45m | A$1,190($800) | twice a week | 4,013km (2,493 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 11h 50m | A$745($500) | twice daily | 3,867km (2,403 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 12h 55m | A$915($615) | twice daily | 4,028km (2,503 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 13h | A$910($615) | once a week | 4,582km (2,847 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 21h | A$810($545) | on demand | 4,295km (2,668 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Margaret River and Forster
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Busways Great Lakes
Transwa
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
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