There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour by plane, bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Fly to Armidale, bus
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Fly from Sydney (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)
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Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
Bus
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Take the bus from Sydney to Coffs Harbour
Train
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Take the train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Station
Drive
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Drive from Sydney to Coffs Harbour
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour is to train which costs $60 - $90 and takes 8h 54m.
The quickest way to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour is to fly which costs $150 - $350 and takes 3h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sydney and arriving at Coffs Harbour. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Coffs Harbour Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Sydney and Coffs Harbour is 436 km. The road distance is 523 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $50 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour, including transfers.
Sydney to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Sydney station.
Sydney to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $150 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $160 and takes 8h 25m, you could also train, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 8h 54m.
- Distance: 435.5 km
- Duration: 3h 42m
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia?
Qantas and Regional Express fly from Sydney to Coffs Harbour every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Sydney to Coffs Harbour once daily. Tickets cost $80 - $160 and the journey takes 8h 25m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $550
Flights from Sydney to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $600
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $390
Flights from Sydney to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $340
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60 - $90
- Website
- NSW TrainLink Train
- Economy
- $60 - $90
- First Class
- $85 - $130
- Phone
- (02) 5625 0065
- admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Armidale Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $75
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80 - $160
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Early Bird
- $80 - $120
- Advantage
- $95 - $140
- Premium
- $100 - $160
- Phone
- +61244235233 (call 13 34 10 within Australia)
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $80
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Chatswood to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $75
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Sydney Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
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, arrive at Coffs Harbour Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Coffs Harbour is 523 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Sydney to Coffs Harbour.
Qantas and Regional Express offer flights from Sydney Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport.
There are 74+ hotels available in Coffs Harbour. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs $18 - $21.