There are 8 ways to get from Forster to Nerang by train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nerang station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
11h 38m$61–207Bus via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Taree to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
12h 5m$101–217Drive 565.4 km
- Drive from Forster to Nerangcar 565.4 km
6h$103–149Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
- 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
7h 25m$130–608Bus
- Take the bus from Taree to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
13h 57m$95–136Bus, 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 International Airport Station to Nerang station, platform 1train
8h 30m$143–434Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
- Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
10h 19m$138–583Train 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 International Airport Station to Nerang station, platform 1train
8h 57m$272–884
Forster to Nerang by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forster to Nerang is to train which costs $60 - $210 and takes 11h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Forster to Nerang is to drive which takes 6h and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Nerang. However, there are services departing from Little St At Memorial Dr and arriving at Price St at Nerang State School via Taree, Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park and Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Nerang station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Nerang station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
The distance between Forster and Nerang is 722 km. The road distance is 565.4 km.
The best way to get from Forster to Nerang without a car is to train which takes 11h 38m and costs $60 - $210.
It takes approximately 11h 38m to get from Forster to Nerang, including transfers.
Forster to Nerang bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Taree station.
Forster to Nerang train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.
The best way to get from Forster to Nerang is to train which takes 11h 38m and costs $60 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 12h 5m.
What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Nerang, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Nerang station, platform 1 via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 11h 38m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Taree to Surfers Paradise twice daily. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 9h 35m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–950
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Taree to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $120–210
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Booking & Getting There
Forster to Nerang bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.
Nerang is 1h behind Forster. It is currently 8:44 PM in Forster and 7:44 PM in Nerang.
Forster to Nerang train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Nerang is 565 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Forster to Nerang.
There are 2620+ hotels available in Nerang.







