There are 9 ways to get from Forster to Burleigh Heads by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold 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 Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane NTL - OOL
6h 48m$118–606Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Taree Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus 167 / ...
12h 14m$61–209Bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Taree to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
12h 1m$99–208Drive 547.9 km
- Drive from Forster to Burleigh Headscar 547.9 km
5h 49m$98–142Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- 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 Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTL - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
9h 1m$143–424Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
- Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
9h 43m$128–500Train to Port Macquarie, fly to Gold Coast Airport
- Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane PQQ - OOL
9h 28m$392–956Bus
- Take the bus from Taree to Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
12h 7m$90–123Train
- Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
12h 20m$62–208
Forster to Burleigh Heads by bus, foot, and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forster to Burleigh Heads is to train which costs $60 - $210 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Forster to Burleigh Heads is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs $95 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Burleigh Heads. However, there are services departing from Little St At Memorial Dr and arriving at Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop B via Taree and Burleigh Heads station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Burleigh Heads station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
The distance between Forster and Burleigh Heads is 717 km. The road distance is 547.9 km.
The best way to get from Forster to Burleigh Heads without a car is to bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 which takes 12h 1m and costs $95 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Forster to Burleigh Heads, including transfers.
Forster to Burleigh Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Taree station.
Forster to Burleigh Heads train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.
The best way to get from Forster to Burleigh Heads is to bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 which takes 12h 1m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $210 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Taree to Surfers Paradise twice daily. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 9h 35m. 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 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–280
Flights from Port Macquarie to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–650
Flights from Port Macquarie to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport, Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,000
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Taree Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–60
- First
- $65–80
- 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 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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Forster to Burleigh Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.
Forster to Burleigh Heads train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Burleigh Heads is 548 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Forster to Burleigh Heads.
There are 2977+ hotels available in Burleigh Heads.





