What is the cheapest way to get from Forster to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Gold Coast is to train and bus which costs $55 - $220 and takes 12h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forster to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Forster to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs $95 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Little St At Memorial Dr and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Taree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Forster and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from Forster to Gold Coast?

The distance between Forster and Gold Coast is 631 km. The road distance is 558.4 km.

How do I travel from Forster to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Forster to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 11h 17m and costs $95 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Forster to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 11h 17m to get from Forster to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forster to Gold Coast bus from?

Forster to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Taree station.

Where do I catch the Forster to Gold Coast train from?

Forster to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.

Train or bus from Forster to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Forster to Gold Coast is to bus which takes 11h 17m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $220 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Forster to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Forster to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.

Where does the Forster to Gold Coast train arrive?

Forster to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Forster to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Gold Coast is 558 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Forster to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

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Forster to Gold Coast - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Forster to Gold Coast by bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, or plane

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Taree to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
11h 17m
$95–200
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
12h 20m
$52–218
Drive 558.4 km
1. Drive from Forster to Gold Coastcar 558.4 km
6h 4m
$99–143
Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbraebus
3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane NTL - OOL
7h 14m
$121–512
Bus via Surfers Paradise
1. Take the bus from Taree to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
12h 12m
$80–120
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock Stbus 173 / ...
12h 47m
$57–211
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
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbraebus
3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTL - BNE
4. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
9h 2m
$145–429
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
10h 9m
$130–511
Train to Port Macquarie, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PQQ - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
9h 30m
$244–784

Forster to Gold Coast by bus and foot (Greyhound)

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11h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 630.7 km
Duration: 11h 17m

What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Taree to Surfers Paradise twice daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 12h 20m.

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