There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)SYD - CFS
2h 33m$178–442Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station to Coffs HarbourBrisbane
6h 45m$35–180Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Station33 / ...
8h 42m$45–200Drive 521.7 km
- Drive from Sydney to Coffs Harbour521.7 km
5h 36m$100–144Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Coffs HarbourPm12
10h 18m$73–114
Sydney to Coffs Harbour by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour is to train which costs $45 - $200 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $170 - $450.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station station and arriving at Coffs Harbour. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Coffs Harbour Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Sydney and Coffs Harbour is 454 km. The road distance is 521.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $35 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour, including transfers.
Sydney to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $170 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $180 and takes 6h 45m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $200 and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia?
Regional Express and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–390
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- 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
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $110–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Chatswood to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Coffs Harbour station.
Sydney to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Coffs Harbour Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Coffs Harbour is 522 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Sydney to Coffs Harbour.
There are 507+ hotels available in Coffs Harbour.












