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

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There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Forster by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MKY - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Forster Coach Terminal, Little Stbus bus
    9h 17m
    $313–373

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Taree Stationtrain train 32
    25h 12m
    $165–3,727

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Tareebus bus Pm11
    31h 27m
    $261–383

  4. Drive  1,548 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Forstercar car 1,548 km
    18h 23m
    $321–464

  5. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane MKY - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Tareebus bus
    9h 53m
    $587–743

  6. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MKY - CFS
    2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Taree Stationtrain train
    10h 38m
    $643–1,314

  7. Bus via Mackay (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Tareebus bus Sydney
    34h 7m
    $285–667

Mackay to Forster by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration25h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,527.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 17m

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

You can take a train from Mackay to Forster Coach Terminal, Little St via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Taree Station, and Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 25h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Beach St At Head Lane via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Brisbane, Taree, and Victoria St Before Manning St in around 31h 27m.

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