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

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There are 8 ways to get from Southport to Forster by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Taree Stationtrain train 32
    13h 11m
    $50–218

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southport to Tareebus bus Sydney
    13h 20m
    $75–210

  3. Drive 563.6 km

    1. Drive from Southport to Forstercar car 563.6 km
    6h 10m
    $101–146

  4. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus bus
    8h 54m
    $112–462

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus bus 164 / ...
    2. Take the train from Casino Station to Taree Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    13h 58m
    $56–212

  6. Bus via Burleigh Heads station, platform 2

    1. Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Tareebus bus Pm11
    14h 51m
    $76–110

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

    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 bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus bus
    10h 2m
    $142–450

  8. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - 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
    9h 35m
    $118–398

Southport to Forster by tram, train, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration13h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 723.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from Queen Street station, platform 1 to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 13h 11m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Southport to Taree 4 times a day. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 11h 40m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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