How to travel from Seventeen Seventy to Forster, Australia

The distance between Seventeen Seventy and Forster is around 1,011km (628 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Seventeen Seventy to Forster by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Bundaberg then fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$900($605)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Taree Station.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$425($285)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Taree Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$335($225)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Forster.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Distance1,112km (691 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seventeen Seventy and Forster

There are several options for getting from Seventeen Seventy to Forster by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$325 ($215) and will take around 23h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$900 ($605).

The distance between Seventeen Seventy and Forster is around 1,011km (628 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 894km (555 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Seventeen Seventy and Forster by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seventeen Seventy to Forster is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx A$900 ($605).

The cheapest way to travel between Seventeen Seventy and Forster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$325 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seventeen Seventy and Forster. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seventeen Seventy to Forster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Miriam Vale, Brisbane Roma Street and Taree Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 55m.

Queensland Rail Travel and NSW TrainLink run train services between Seventeen Seventy and Forster. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 15h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seventeen Seventy and Forster. It typically takes around 19h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seventeen Seventy to Forster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taunton, Brisbane and Taree Station Coach Stop. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 19h 25m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Seventeen Seventy and Forster. Buses run twice a week and take around 19h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seventeen Seventy to Forster. We recommend that you take the bus to Bundaberg then fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Forster Coach Stop Little St. instead which will take 6h 40m.

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 Seventeen Seventy and Forster. The distance is around 1,112km (691 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seventeen Seventy to Forster is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$900 ($605).

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Transport options from Seventeen Seventy to Forster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
6h 40m
A$900($605)
twice a week1,011km (628 miles)
Bus to Bundaberg, plane8h 20m
A$820($550)
once daily1,252km (778 miles)
Bus to Hervey Bay, plane10h 5m
A$820($550)
once daily1,315km (817 miles)
Train
15h 55m
A$425($285)
twice daily1,156km (718 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 25m
A$335($225)
twice a week1,311km (814 miles)
Bus via Aspley Gympie Road23h 30m
A$325($215)
once daily1,413km (878 miles)
Drive
13h 20m
A$210($140)
on demand1,112km (691 miles)

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Airports near Forster

The following major airports near Forster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Forster
NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Forster
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
231km (144 miles) from Forster