There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour by plane, bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Fly to Coffs Harbour • 3h 37m
$116 - $393
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 20m
$50 - $130
5 alternative options
Fly to Grafton, bus • 4h 58m
$235 - $328
Fly to Armidale, bus • 6h 50m
$217 - $317
Train • 8h 49m
$60 - $110
Bus via Chatswood • 9h 59m
$53 - $102
Drive • 5h 37m
$65 - $100
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The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 5h 37m.
The quickest way to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour is to fly which costs $110 - $400 and takes 3h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sydney and arriving at Coffs Harbour. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Coffs Harbour Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Sydney and Coffs Harbour is 436 km. The road distance is 523.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 37m 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 Transport NSW, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $110 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 7h 20m, you could also train, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 49m.
- Distance: 435.5 km
- Duration: 3h 37m
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia?
Tigerair Australia, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Sydney to Coffs Harbour every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Sydney to Coffs Harbour 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75 - $130 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $600
Flights from Sydney to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $440
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney to Grafton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $230
Flights from Sydney to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $340
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $550
- Website
- tigerair.com.au
Flights from Sydney to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90 - $370
Transport for NSW manages public transport for Australia’s New South Wales region, including metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail and coach. Hubs include Sydney, Byron Bay, Newcastle and Wollongong. Use an Opal card for cheapest fares in greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra. Tickets for regional train and bus services need to be booked before travel (Opal cards are not accepted).
Contact Details
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60 - $110
- Schedules at
- Transport NSW
- Economy
- $60 - $80
- First Class
- $80 - $110
- Phone
- +61 2 4423 5233
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Grafton City South to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Sydney to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $75
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Chatswood to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $80
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 02 6732 1051
- newenglandcoaches@hotmail.com
- Website
- newenglandcoaches.com.au
Bus from Armidale to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55 - $80
- Schedules at
- newenglandcoaches.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
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $130
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Early Bird
- $75 - $95
- Premium
- $90 - $130
- Advantage
- $95 - $120
Transport for NSW manages public transport for Australia’s New South Wales region, including metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail and coach. Hubs include Sydney, Byron Bay, Newcastle and Wollongong. Use an Opal card for cheapest fares in greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra. Tickets for regional train and bus services need to be booked before travel (Opal cards are not accepted).
Contact Details
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $75
- Schedules at
- Transport NSW
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The quickest flight from Sydney Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Sydney to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Coffs Harbour station.
Sydney to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by Transport NSW, arrive at Coffs Harbour Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Coffs Harbour is 524 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Sydney to Coffs Harbour.
Tigerair Australia, Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Sydney Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport.
There are 298+ 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.