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How to get fromGold Coast to Forresters Beachby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Gold Coast to Forresters Beach by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    5h 44m
    $94–390

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Gosford Stationtrain train 32
    16h 23m
    $80–248

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Tuggerah Westfield Plazabus bus Pm11
    15h 35m
    $123–171

  4. Drive  760.9 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Forresters Beachcar car 760.9 km
    8h 13m
    $139–201

  5. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    6h 4m
    $106–574

  6. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    7h 14m
    $132–488

  7. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane BNE - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    7h 35m
    $120–402

  8. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNK - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    8h 7m
    $100–338

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Newcastlebus bus Sydney
    2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Wyong Stationtrain train Ccn
    16h 57m
    $135–287

Gold Coast to Forresters Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 807.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Tuggerah Westfield Plaza once daily. Tickets cost $110–170 and the journey takes 14h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Central Coast Hwy Opp Forresters Beach Rd via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand B in around 16h 23m.

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