There are 9 ways to get from Caloundra to Forster by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Naip / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Taree Stationtrain 32
13h 43m$60–518Bus
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hillsbus R616
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Tareebus Pm11
17h 27m$102–148Drive 721 km
- Drive from Caloundra to Forstercar 721 km
7h 48m$131–190Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, bus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane BNE - NTL
- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
10h 10m$126–410Train, bus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Tareebus Sydney
17h 37m$106–246Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, bus
- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MCY - SYD
- Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
10h 9m$134–488Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, bus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane OOL - NTL
- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
12h 13m$114–586Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane BNE - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Tareebus
9h 35m$282–792Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane BNE - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Taree Stationtrain
11h 16m$352–920
Caloundra to Forster by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Forster is to train which costs $60 - $550 and takes 13h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Forster is to drive which takes 7h 48m and costs $130 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra to Forster. However, there are services departing from Bowman Rd near First Ave and arriving at Beach St At Head Lane via Landsborough station, stop B, RBWH station, platform 1, Brisbane and Victoria St Before Manning St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Caloundra station to Forster station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Taree Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.
The distance between Caloundra and Forster is 747 km. The road distance is 721 km.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Forster without a car is to train which takes 13h 43m and costs $60 - $550.
It takes approximately 13h 43m to get from Caloundra to Forster, including transfers.
Caloundra to Forster bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, stop B.
Caloundra to Forster train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Forster is to train which takes 13h 43m and costs $60 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 17h 27m.
What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 13h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Beach St At Head Lane via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, stop B, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, RBWH station, platform 1, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Taree, and Victoria St Before Manning St in around 17h 27m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–850
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Caloundra to Forster bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills station.
Forster is 1h ahead of Caloundra. It is currently 6:51 AM in Caloundra and 7:51 AM in Forster.
Caloundra to Forster train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Forster is 721 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Caloundra to Forster.
There are 783+ hotels available in Forster.


