There are 9 ways to get from Forster to Caloundra by train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
13h 38m$63–209Bus
- Take the bus from Taree to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus Pm16
16h 12m$135–274Drive 721.4 km
- Drive from Forster to Caloundracar 721.4 km
7h 48m$129–186Bus, 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 Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
10h 6m$138–423Bus, train
- Take the bus from Taree to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
16h 57m$102–140Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
11h 40m$134–551Train to Port Macquarie, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PQQ - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
10h 32m$252–833Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane NTL - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
12h 11m$121–609Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the train from Taree Station to Urunga Stationtrain
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CFS - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
11h 29m$343–870
Forster to Caloundra by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forster to Caloundra is to train which costs $60 - $210 and takes 13h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Forster to Caloundra is to drive which takes 7h 48m and costs $120 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Little St At Memorial Dr and arriving at Caloundra station via Taree, Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Roma Street and Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.
The distance between Forster and Caloundra is 747 km. The road distance is 721.4 km.
The best way to get from Forster to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 13h 38m and costs $60 - $210.
It takes approximately 13h 38m to get from Forster to Caloundra, including transfers.
Forster to Caloundra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Taree station.
Forster to Caloundra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.
The best way to get from Forster to Caloundra is to train which takes 13h 38m and costs $60 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 16h 12m.
What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Caloundra Rd at Caloundra Police Station via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 13h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Little St At Memorial Dr to Caloundra station via Victoria St After Pulteney St, Taree, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club in around 16h 12m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–330
Flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
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
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 Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–40
- First
- $45–55
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Taree to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Flexible
- $130–240
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More Questions & Answers
Forster to Caloundra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Forster to Caloundra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Caloundra is 721 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Forster to Caloundra.
There are 1462+ hotels available in Caloundra.







