There are 7 ways to get from Nerang to Forster by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Nerang station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Taree Stationtrain 32
12h 43m$60–208Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Tareebus Pm11
13h 54m$94–136Drive 564.7 km
- Drive from Nerang to Forstercar 564.7 km
5h 59m$103–149Fly Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, bus
- 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
8h 52m$114–584Bus via Surfers Paradise (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Tareebus Sydney
14h 34m$100–216Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, bus
- Take the train from Nerang 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
9h 47m$126–410Fly 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
9h 40m$130–460
Nerang to Forster by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nerang to Forster is to train which costs $55 - $210 and takes 12h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Nerang to Forster is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Nerang to Forster. However, there are services departing from Price St at Nerang State School and arriving at Beach St At Head Lane via Surfers Paradise and Victoria St Before Manning St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Nerang station to Forster station. However, there are services departing from Nerang station, platform 2 and arriving at Taree Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
The distance between Nerang and Forster is 722 km. The road distance is 564.7 km.
The best way to get from Nerang to Forster without a car is to train which takes 12h 43m and costs $55 - $210.
It takes approximately 12h 43m to get from Nerang to Forster, including transfers.
Nerang to Forster bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Nerang to Forster train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nerang station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Nerang to Forster is to train which takes 12h 43m and costs $55 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 13h 54m.
What companies run services between Nerang, QLD, Australia and Forster, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Nerang station, platform 2 to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 12h 43m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Taree once daily. Tickets cost $90–130 and the journey takes 10h 40m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–850
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–340
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Nerang to Forster bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Taree station.
Forster is 1h ahead of Nerang. It is currently 12:58 AM in Nerang and 1:58 AM in Forster.
Nerang to Forster train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nerang to Forster is 565 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Nerang to Forster.
There are 783+ hotels available in Forster.




