There are 10 ways to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Forster by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, bus
best- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane OOL - NTL
- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
6h 42m$111–486Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Taree Stationtrain 32
13h 31m$50–218Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, bus
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane BNE - NTL
- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
10h 20m$142–430Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 162 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Taree Stationtrain 34 / ...
12h 35m$54–210Bus via Tweed Heads
- Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Tareebus Pm11
12h 49m$76–110Fly Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, bus
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
- Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus
7h 24m$120–394Fly Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie, bus
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane OOL - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Tareebus
8h 20m$386–793Bus
- Take the bus from Bilinga to Tareebus Sydney
13h 7m$76–200Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gold Coast-OOL to Forster536.3 km
5h 41mDrive 536.3 km
- Drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Forstercar 536.3 km
5h 41m$96–138
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Forster by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Forster is to bus and train which costs $50 - $210 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Forster is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Forster. However, there are services departing from Gold Coast Airport and arriving at Beach St At Head Lane via Tweed Heads and Victoria St Before Manning St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) station to Forster station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Taree Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
The distance between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Forster is 748 km. The road distance is 536.3 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Forster without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 35m and costs $50 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Forster, including transfers.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Forster bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Tweed Heads station.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Forster train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Forster is to bus via Tweed Heads which takes 12h 49m and costs $75 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $220 and takes 13h 31m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast Airport (OOL), Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Tweed Heads to Taree once daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gold Coast Airport to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 13h 31m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–370
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–360
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–360
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–370
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–320
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–850
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–700
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Casino Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
Train from Roma Street Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–210
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $180–210
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
Bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
Bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Tweed Heads to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Port Macquarie to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Bilinga to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $55–85
Bus from Port Macquarie to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $23–35
- Flexible
- $24–35
Bus from Bilinga to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $90–140
- Advantage
- $110–160
- Flexible
- $130–200
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gold Coast-OOL to Forster
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Forster bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Taree station.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Forster train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Forster is 536 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Forster.
There are 760+ hotels available in Forster.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Forster. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














