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How to get fromIpswich to Forsterby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Ipswich to Forster by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Taree Stationtrain train 32
    12h 25m
    $62–208

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Tareebus bus Pm11
    15h 30m
    $112–184

  3. Drive  627.3 km

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Forstercar car 627.3 km
    7h 30m
    $130–188

  4. Fly Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane BNE - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus bus
    9h 22m
    $146–418

  5. Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Tareebus bus Sydney
    16h 24m
    $104–246

  6. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    3. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus bus
    11h 5m
    $124–620

  7. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Central station, platform 6train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane BNE - PQQ
    3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Tareebus bus
    8h 53m
    $294–792

  8. Fly Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus bus
    10h 14m
    $170–566

  9. Fly Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane BNE - CFS
    2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Taree Stationtrain train
    10h 32m
    $362–970

Ipswich to Forster by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 682.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 25m

What companies run services between Ipswich, QLD, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Roma Street Station to Taree Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–200 and the journey takes 8h 56m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Brisbane to Taree once daily. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 12h 5m.

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