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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Tareebus bus Pm11
    12h 20m
    $94–129

  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 Taree Stationtrain train 32
    13h 20m
    $60–208

  3. 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 / ...
    12h 36m
    $61–212

  4. Drive  556.9 km

    1. Drive from Surfers Paradise to Forstercar car 556.9 km
    6h 3m
    $102–147

  5. 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 35m
    $112–584

  6. Bus via Surfers Paradise (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Tareebus bus Sydney
    13h
    $102–214

  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 8m
    $126–400

  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 22m
    $128–468

Surfers Paradise to Forster by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 664.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 20m

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

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Taree once daily. Tickets cost $90–130 and the journey takes 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue 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 20m.

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