There are 9 ways to get from Forster to Sunshine Coast (Region) by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
13h 4m$121–676Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Taree to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
18h 24m$102–457Bus
- Take the bus from Taree to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
17h 10m$133–287Drive 747.6 km
- Drive from Forster to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 747.6 km
8h 8m$136–197Train to Port Macquarie, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane PQQ - MCY
10h 22m$382–1,006Train 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
10h 38m$141–581Bus, 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 56m$139–424Line 150 bus, train, line 336 bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Brisbane Airport, line 615 bus, line 620 bus
- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Taree Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Cameron St Before High St to Settlement City Shopping Centrebus
- 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
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus
- Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 2 to David Low Way at Mount Coolumbus
11h 21m$263–884Bus, 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
13h 1m$127–610
Forster to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forster to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to bus and train which costs $100 - $460 and takes 18h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Forster to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to drive which takes 8h 8m and costs $130 - $200.
No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Little St At Memorial Dr and arriving at South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr via Taree, Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Sunshine Coast (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
The distance between Forster and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 771 km. The road distance is 747.6 km.
The best way to get from Forster to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to train which takes 13h 4m and costs $120 - $700.
It takes approximately 13h 4m to get from Forster to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.
Forster to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Taree station.
Forster to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.
The best way to get from Forster to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train which takes 13h 4m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 17h 10m.
What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Sunshine Coast (Region) via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 13h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Little St At Memorial Dr to South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr via Victoria St After Pulteney St, Taree, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library, and Maroochydore station, platform 2 in around 17h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–900
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–360
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–900
Flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–650
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- 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
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 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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Booking & Getting There
Forster to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Forster to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 748 km. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Forster to Sunshine Coast (Region).
There are 1885+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).







