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How to get fromForster to Byron Bayby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Forster to Byron Bay by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Taree Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus bus Dt18
    9h 19m
    $121–297

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Taree to Byron Baybus bus Pm12
    9h 59m
    $79–115

  3. Drive  482.5 km

    1. Drive from Forster to Byron Baycar car 482.5 km
    5h 11m
    $88–126

  4. Bus, fly

    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
    4. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus bus
    8h 8m
    $169–658

  5. Bus via Bulahdelah

    1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus bus 150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Byron Bay Interchangebus bus Au001
    12h 14m
    $84–131

Forster to Byron Bay by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 515 km
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Byron Bay, NSW, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Taree to Byron Bay once daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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