There are 5 ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Balmain by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CFS - SYD
1h 44m$170–335Train
cheapest- Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
8h 50m$45–200Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Chatswoodbus Pm11
9h 9m$78–113Drive 522.8 km
- Drive from Coffs Harbour to Balmaincar 522.8 km
5h 39m$95–137Bus
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Central Stationbus Sydney
9h 21m$76–192
Coffs Harbour to Balmain by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Balmain is to train which costs $45 - $200 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Balmain is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $170 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Coffs Harbour to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour and arriving at Darling St At Mort St via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Coffs Harbour station to Balmain station. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour Station and arriving at Pyrmont Bay station via Central Grand Concourse station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Balmain is 456 km. The road distance is 522.8 km.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Balmain without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs $45 - $200.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Coffs Harbour to Balmain, including transfers.
Coffs Harbour to Balmain bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Coffs Harbour station.
Coffs Harbour to Balmain train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Coffs Harbour Station.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Balmain is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $170 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $200 and takes 8h 50m, you could also bus via Chatswood, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?
Regional Express and Qantas fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Coffs Harbour Station to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–200 and the journey takes 8h 38m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–380
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $60–90
- First Class
- $85–130
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Chatswood
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $90–130
- Advantage
- $100–160
- Flexible
- $130–190
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More Questions & Answers
Coffs Harbour to Balmain bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Coffs Harbour to Balmain train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coffs Harbour to Balmain is 523 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Coffs Harbour to Balmain.
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