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How to get fromForster to Burleigh Headsby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Forster to Burleigh Heads by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. 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 bus
    2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbraebus bus
    3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane NTL - OOL
    6h 44m
    $128–606

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Taree Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus bus 167 / ...
    12h 11m
    $61–209

  3. Bus via Johnston Street

    1. Take the bus from Taree to Bilingabus bus Brisbane
    11h 40m
    $85–206

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train Bdvl / ...
    12h 5m
    $62–208

  5. Drive  547.9 km

    1. Drive from Forster to Burleigh Headscar car 547.9 km
    5h 49m
    $100–145

  6. 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 bus
    2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbraebus bus
    3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane NTL - BNE
    4. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    8h 46m
    $143–434

  7. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport

    1. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    9h 38m
    $136–581

  8. Train to Port Macquarie, fly to Gold Coast Airport

    1. Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane PQQ - OOL
    9h 26m
    $422–1,006

  9. Train to Port Macquarie, fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane PQQ - BNE
    3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    9h 14m
    $272–884

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Taree to Burleigh Headsbus bus Pm12
    13h 15m
    $90–136

Forster to Burleigh Heads by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 717.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Taree to Bilinga twice daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 9h 20m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop A via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop B in around 12h 5m.

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