There are 9 ways to get from Forster to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly
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 Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NTL - MEL
6h 51m$129–380Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
- Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain 623 / ...
18h 33m$95–277Train
- Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain 623 / ...
18h 29m$106–432Bus
- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus 150 / ...
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
19h 31m$215–366Drive 1,129.6 km
- Drive from Forster to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 1,129.6 km
12h 4m$203–293Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
9h 31m$153–499Train to Port Macquarie, fly
- Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane PQQ - MEL
9h 7m$313–855Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
- Take the train from Taree Station to Urunga Stationtrain
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CFS - MEL
8h 44m$265–782Bus, train via Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
- Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
19h 36m$147–349
Forster to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forster to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus and train which costs $95 - $280 and takes 18h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Forster to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus and fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $120 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St and arriving at Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Bulahdelah, Sydney Central Station and Skybus Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Melbourne Airport (MEL) station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Broadmeadows Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.
The distance between Forster and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 998 km. The road distance is 1129.6 km.
The best way to get from Forster to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to train which takes 18h 29m and costs $100 - $440.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Forster to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Forster to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St station.
Forster to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.
The best way to get from Forster to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to train which takes 18h 29m and costs $100 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $370 and takes 19h 31m.
What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Central Station, Broadmeadows Station, and Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd in around 18h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Bulahdelah, Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Melbourne, and Skybus Coach Terminal in around 19h 31m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–420
Flights from Port Macquarie to Melbourne Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–650
Flights from Port Macquarie to Melbourne Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–650
Flights from Port Macquarie to Melbourne Airport via Sydney International Airport, Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–650
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–550
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–380
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–360
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Melbourne Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–310
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
Train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–240
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–240
Train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
Train from Taree Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $19–25
- First
- $27–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
Train from Taree Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $28–40
- First
- $35–55
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–240
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–240
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $40–65
- First Class
- $60–90
Train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $40–65
- First Class
- $60–90
Train from Taree Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $17–25
- First Class
- $23–35
Train from Taree Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $28–40
- First Class
- $35–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- 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
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
Bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
Bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbrae
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Bulahdelah to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Bulahdelah to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–90
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $200–290
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Forster to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St station.
Forster to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 1130 km. It takes approximately 12h 4m to drive from Forster to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
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