There are 5 ways to get from Shellharbour to Coffs Harbour by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Oak Flats Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
4h 49m$209–387Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain 33 / ...
12h 19m$50–213Bus
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand Abus 43Sc
- Take the bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbourbus Brisbane
11h 8m$83–201Drive 617.3 km
- Drive from Shellharbour to Coffs Harbourcar 617.3 km
6h 51m$109–158Train, bus
- Take the train from Oak Flats Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Coffs Harbourbus Au001
13h 45m$76–124
Shellharbour to Coffs Harbour by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shellharbour to Coffs Harbour is to train which costs $50 - $220 and takes 12h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Shellharbour to Coffs Harbour is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $200 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Shellharbour to Coffs Harbour. However, there are services departing from Addison St Before Mary St and arriving at Coffs Harbour via Wollongong Station, Station St and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Shellharbour to Coffs Harbour station. However, there are services departing from Shellharbour Junction and arriving at Coffs Harbour Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
The distance between Shellharbour and Coffs Harbour is 555 km. The road distance is 617.3 km.
The best way to get from Shellharbour to Coffs Harbour without a car is to bus which takes 11h 8m and costs $80 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Shellharbour to Coffs Harbour, including transfers.
Shellharbour to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Wollongong Station, Station St.
Shellharbour to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Shellharbour Junction station.
The best way to get from Shellharbour to Coffs Harbour is to bus which takes 11h 8m and costs $80 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $220 and takes 12h 19m.
What companies run services between Shellharbour, NSW, Australia and Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Addison St Before Mary St to Coffs Harbour via Wollongong Station, Station St, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, and Central Station in around 11h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addison St Opp Pioneer Park to Coffs Harbour Station via Shellharbour Junction Station, Piper Dr, Stand A, Shellharbour Junction, and Central Station in around 12h 19m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Oak Flats Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Oak Flats Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–60
- First Class
- $60–95
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $85–130
- Flexible
- $110–190
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Shellharbour to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A.
Shellharbour to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shellharbour to Coffs Harbour is 617 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Shellharbour to Coffs Harbour.
There are 485+ hotels available in Coffs Harbour.

















