There are 6 ways to get from Main Beach to Coffs Harbour by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)BNE - CFS
4h 11m$310–828Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma StreetVlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Coffs Harbour Station32
7h 42m$31–181Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs HarbourSydney
8h$60–120Drive 310.2 km
- Drive from Main Beach to Coffs Harbour310.2 km
3h 22m$61–87Fly from Gold Coast Airport
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)OOL - CFS
5h 26m$411–901Bus via Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs HarbourPm11
8h 41m$55–80
Main Beach to Coffs Harbour by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Coffs Harbour is to train which costs $30 - $190 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Coffs Harbour is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Main Beach to Coffs Harbour. However, there are services departing from Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park and arriving at Coffs Harbour via Surfers Paradise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Main Beach station to Coffs Harbour station. However, there are services departing from Main Beach station, platform 1 and arriving at Coffs Harbour Station via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Main Beach and Coffs Harbour is 421 km. The road distance is 310.2 km.
The best way to get from Main Beach to Coffs Harbour without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs $30 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Main Beach to Coffs Harbour, including transfers.
Main Beach to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Main Beach to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Main Beach to Coffs Harbour is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs $30 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs $410 - $900 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Coffs Harbour Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbour 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–750
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $80–120
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Main Beach to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Coffs Harbour station.
Coffs Harbour is 1h ahead of Main Beach. It is currently 2:33 PM in Main Beach and 3:33 PM in Coffs Harbour.
Main Beach to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to Coffs Harbour is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Main Beach to Coffs Harbour.
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