There are 10 ways to get from Forster to Airlie Beach by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
best- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbraebus
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane NTL - PPP
11h 29m$540–1,071Train
cheapest- Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain Spirit of Queensland
28h 20m$173–4,212Bus
- Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3101 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus Au050-1 / ...
30h 28m$210–331Drive 1,696 km
- Drive from Forster to Airlie Beachcar 1,696 km
20h 7m$309–446Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport
- Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane SYD - HTI
12h 41m$415–1,340Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane SYD - PPP
12h 19m$288–1,076Train to Port Macquarie, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane PQQ - PPP
13h 51m$344–1,421Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Mackay
- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbraebus
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mackay (MKY)plane NTL - MKY
- Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus
13h 50m$337–435Train to Port Macquarie, fly to Mackay, bus
- Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Mackay (MKY)plane PQQ - MKY
- Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus
15h 52m$351–1,315Bus via Airlie Beach
- Take the bus from Taree to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus Cairns / ...
35h 24m$289–605
Forster to Airlie Beach by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forster to Airlie Beach is to bus which costs $210 - $340 and takes 30h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Forster to Airlie Beach is to bus and fly which takes 11h 29m and costs $500 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Airlie Beach. However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Airlie Beach via Taree Station, Coach Stop and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Airlie Beach. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Proserpine via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 20m.
The distance between Forster and Airlie Beach is 1612 km. The road distance is 1696 km.
The best way to get from Forster to Airlie Beach without a car is to train which takes 28h 20m and costs $170 - $4,300.
It takes approximately 11h 29m to get from Forster to Airlie Beach, including transfers.
Forster to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Taree Station, Coach Stop.
Forster to Airlie Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.
The best way to get from Forster to Airlie Beach is to train which takes 28h 20m and costs $170 - $4,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $340 and takes 30h 28m.
What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Airlie Beach Central via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 28h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Airlie Beach via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 30h 28m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–800
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $460–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–950
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–950
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Port Macquarie to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Port Macquarie to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Mackay via Brisbane, Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Mackay via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,400
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Mackay via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
Flights from Port Macquarie to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Port Macquarie to Mackay via Brisbane, Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Port Macquarie to Mackay via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,300
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–800
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $460–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Port Macquarie to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Port Macquarie to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–750
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–340
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Taree Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $85–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
Train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $60–75
- Sleeper
- $160–180
Train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $60–75
- Sleeper
- $160–180
Train from Taree Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $18–24
- First
- $33–38
- Sleeper
- $120–140
Train from Taree Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $18–24
- First
- $33–38
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–3,972
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $110–160
- AChoice
- $200–260
- Gold Class
- $3,171
- Heritage Class
- $3,972
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $40–65
Train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $40–65
Train from Taree Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $11–17
- First Class
- $18–27
Train from Taree Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $11–17
- First Class
- $18–27
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St
Bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbrae
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbrae
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Mackay to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Mackay to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Taree to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mackay to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–57
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $51–57
Bus from Mackay to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–57
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $51–57
Bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–460
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $190–270
- Flexible
- $230–460
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Booking & Getting There
Forster to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Airlie Beach is 1h behind Forster. It is currently 12:59 PM in Forster and 11:59 AM in Airlie Beach.
Forster to Airlie Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Airlie Beach is 1696 km. It takes approximately 20h 7m to drive from Forster to Airlie Beach.
There are 389+ hotels available in Airlie Beach.


















