What is the cheapest way to get from Forster to Broadbeach Waters?

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Broadbeach Waters is to train which costs $60 - $210 and takes 11h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forster to Broadbeach Waters?

The fastest way to get from Forster to Broadbeach Waters is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs $100 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Broadbeach Waters?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Broadbeach Waters. However, there are services departing from Little St At Memorial Dr and arriving at Bermuda St at Hooker Boulevard via Taree and Surfers Paradise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Forster and Broadbeach Waters?

No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Broadbeach Waters station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Nerang station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

How far is it from Forster to Broadbeach Waters?

The distance between Forster and Broadbeach Waters is 724 km. The road distance is 555.7 km.

How do I travel from Forster to Broadbeach Waters without a car?

The best way to get from Forster to Broadbeach Waters without a car is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs $60 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Forster to Broadbeach Waters?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Forster to Broadbeach Waters, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Broadbeach Waters bus from?

Forster to Broadbeach Waters bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Taree station.

Where do I catch the Forster to Broadbeach Waters train from?

Forster to Broadbeach Waters train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.

Train or bus from Forster to Broadbeach Waters?

The best way to get from Forster to Broadbeach Waters is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs $60 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Forster to Broadbeach Waters bus arrive?

Forster to Broadbeach Waters bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.

What is the time difference between Forster and Broadbeach Waters?

Broadbeach Waters is 1h behind Forster. It is currently 4:20 PM in Forster and 3:20 PM in Broadbeach Waters.

Where does the Forster to Broadbeach Waters train arrive?

Forster to Broadbeach Waters train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Forster to Broadbeach Waters?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Broadbeach Waters is 556 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Forster to Broadbeach Waters.

Where can I stay near Broadbeach Waters?

There are 2853+ hotels available in Broadbeach Waters.

Forster to Broadbeach Waters - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Forster to Broadbeach Waters by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbraebus
3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane NTL - OOL
7h 8m
$130–608
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Nerang station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
11h 54m
$62–208
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Taree to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
12h 3m
$100–216
Drive 555.7 km
1. Drive from Forster to Broadbeach Waterscar 555.7 km
6h 1m
$102–147
Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbraebus
3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTL - BNE
4. Take the train from International Airport Station to Nerang station, platform 1train
8h 38m
$143–434
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
10h 2m
$138–583
Train to Port Macquarie, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PQQ - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Nerang station, platform 1train
9h 6m
$272–884
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock Stbus 173 / ...
13h 35m
$63–212
Bus via Burleigh Heads station, stop A
1. Take the bus from Taree to Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
14h 16m
$90–136

Forster to Broadbeach Waters by bus and train

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11h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 724.3 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Broadbeach Waters, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Nerang Broadbeach Rd at Fairway Drive via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Nerang station, platform 1, and Nerang station, stop B in around 11h 54m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Taree to Surfers Paradise twice daily. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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