There are 8 ways to get from Forster to Howard by bus, plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Hervey Bay, taxi
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 Hervey Bay (HVB)plane NTL - HVB
- Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi
9h 4m$407–895Train
cheapest- Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain Tilt Train
15h 23m$100–1,306Bus via Maryborough
- Take the bus from Taree to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus Au050-1 / ...
20h 11m$145–316Drive 909.9 km
- Drive from Forster to Howardcar 909.9 km
9h 48m$166–240Train to Port Macquarie, fly to Hervey Bay, taxi
- Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane PQQ - HVB
- Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi
11h 16m$621–1,095Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Hervey Bay, taxi
- Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane SYD - HVB
- Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi
10h 13m$295–820Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Bundaberg, 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 Bundaberg (BDB)plane NTL - BDB
- Take the train from Bundaberg to Howardtrain
11h 56m$468–1,027Bus
- Take the bus from Taree to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Howardbus Pm16
23h 24m$164–240
Forster to Howard by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forster to Howard is to train which costs $100 - $1,400 and takes 15h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Forster to Howard is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 9h 4m and costs $400 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Howard. However, there are services departing from Little St At Memorial Dr and arriving at Howard, Steley Street near William Street hail 'n' ride via Taree, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Kent St at City Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Howard. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Howard via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.
The distance between Forster and Howard is 1045 km. The road distance is 909.9 km.
The best way to get from Forster to Howard without a car is to train which takes 15h 23m and costs $100 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Forster to Howard, including transfers.
Forster to Howard bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Taree station.
Forster to Howard train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.
The best way to get from Forster to Howard is to train which takes 15h 23m and costs $100 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Maryborough, which costs $140 - $320 and takes 20h 11m.
What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Howard, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Howard via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 15h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Little St At Memorial Dr to Howard, Steley Street near William Street hail 'n' ride via Victoria St After Pulteney St, Taree, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Maryborough, and Kent St at City Hall in around 20h 11m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–850
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Hervey Bay via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–700
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Hervey Bay via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–700
Flights from Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–800
Flights from Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–360
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–700
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Bundaberg via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Bundaberg via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,800
- 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 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 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Geelong Taxi Network
- Phone
- +61 131008
- Website
- geelongtaxis.com.au
Torquay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5218 5935
- Website
- torquaytaxi.com.au
Surfcoast Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 5261 2600
- Website
- surfcoasttaxi.com.au
Hervey Bay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 7 4125 4000
- Website
- hbaytaxi.com.au
Geelong Taxi Network
- Phone
- +61 131008
- Website
- geelongtaxis.com.au
Torquay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5218 5935
- Website
- torquaytaxi.com.au
Surfcoast Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 5261 2600
- Website
- surfcoasttaxi.com.au
Hervey Bay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 7 4125 4000
- Website
- hbaytaxi.com.au
Geelong Taxi Network
- Phone
- +61 131008
- Website
- geelongtaxis.com.au
Torquay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5218 5935
- Website
- torquaytaxi.com.au
Surfcoast Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 5261 2600
- Website
- surfcoasttaxi.com.au
Hervey Bay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 7 4125 4000
- Website
- hbaytaxi.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Forster to Howard bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Howard is 1h behind Forster. It is currently 7:23 AM in Forster and 6:23 AM in Howard.
Forster to Howard train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Howard is 910 km. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Forster to Howard.
There are 75+ hotels available in Howard.





