There are 4 ways to get from Forster to Byron Bay by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Taree Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus Dt18
9h 19m$122–296Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Taree to Byron Baybus Pm12
9h 57m$65–100Drive 482.5 km
- Drive from Forster to Byron Baycar 482.5 km
5h 11m$87–126Bus via Bulahdelah
- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus 150 / ...
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Byron Bay Interchangebus Au001
12h 14m$82–138
Forster to Byron Bay by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forster to Byron Bay is to bus which costs $65 - $100 and takes 9h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Forster to Byron Bay is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Byron Bay. However, there are services departing from Little St At Memorial Dr and arriving at Byron Bay via Taree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Forster and Byron Bay is 515 km. The road distance is 482.5 km.
The best way to get from Forster to Byron Bay without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 19m and costs $120 - $300.
It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Forster to Byron Bay, including transfers.
Forster to Byron Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Taree station.
Forster to Byron Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Byron Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Byron Bay is 482 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Forster to Byron Bay.
There are 989+ hotels available in Byron Bay.
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 $65–100 and the journey takes 8h 15m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Taree Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $29–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–160
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Taree Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $30–45
- First Class
- $40–60
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–130
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Taree to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Bulahdelah to Byron Bay Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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