The distance between Palm Cove and Forster is around 2,003km (1,245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Palm Cove 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 → Palm Cove if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St.
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Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Taree Station Coach Stop.
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There are several options for getting from Palm Cove to Forster by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$290 ($195) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$560 ($380).
The distance between Palm Cove and Forster is around 2,003km (1,245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,850km (1,149 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Palm Cove and Forster by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Palm Cove to Forster is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx A$560 ($380).
The cheapest way to travel between Palm Cove and Forster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$290 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Palm Cove and Forster. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 6h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palm Cove and Forster. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Palm Cove to Forster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cairns Central Terminus, Brisbane and Taree Station Coach Stop. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.
Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Palm Cove and Forster. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palm Cove to Forster. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 6h 25m.
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 Palm Cove and Forster. The distance is around 2,333km (1,449 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palm Cove to Forster is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around A$560 ($380).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 6h 25m | A$560($380) | twice a week | 2,003km (1,245 miles) |
Fly to Newcastle (NTL), Bus | 8hrs | A$500($335) | every 20 mins | 2,245km (1,395 miles) |
Fly to Coffs Harbour (CFS), Train | 8h 35m | A$455($305) | 4 times a week | 2,706km (1,681 miles) |
Plane and Train | 9h 45m | A$405($270) | every 20 mins | 2,421km (1,504 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 15h | A$290($195) | twice a week | 2,659km (1,652 miles) |
Bus via Brisbane | 1 day 18h | A$430($290) | twice a week | 2,748km (1,708 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | A$440($295) | on demand | 2,333km (1,449 miles) |
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Premier Motor Service
The following major airports near Forster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.