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.
Recommended option
Fly to Coffs Harbour • 3h 37m
$121 - $283
Cheapest option
Train • 8h 54m
$45 - $65
4 alternative options
Fly to Armidale, bus • 6h 55m
$192 - $317
Bus • 8h 25m
$50 - $160
Bus via Chatswood • 9h 59m
$53 - $80
Drive • 5h 34m
$55 - $85
Sydney to Coffs Harbour by bus
The bus journey time between Sydney and Coffs Harbour is around 8h 42m and covers a distance of around 568 km. The fastest bus normally takes 8h 25m. Services are operated by Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service. Typically 16 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Bus route overview
First and last buses
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Sydney to Coffs Harbour bus schedules
Buses departing Friday, June 18, 2021
Buses departing Saturday, June 19, 2021
Buses departing Sunday, June 20, 2021
Buses departing Monday, June 21, 2021
Buses departing Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Buses departing Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Buses departing Thursday, June 24, 2021
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- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Coffs Harbour is 1800 020 080.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Coffs Harbour is subject to regional advice.
The social distance requirement in Coffs Harbour is 1.5 metres.
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Last updated: 15 Jun 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour is to train which costs $45 - $65 and takes 8h 54m.
The quickest way to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour is to fly which costs $120 - $290 and takes 3h 37m.
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 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 NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $120 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $160 and takes 8h 25m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 8h 54m.
- Distance: 435.5 km
- Duration: 3h 37m
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 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $370
Flights from Sydney to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $330
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $370
Flights from Sydney to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $270
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Website
- NSW TrainLink Train
- Phone
- 02 6732 1051
- newenglandcoaches@hotmail.com
- Website
- newenglandcoaches.com.au
Bus from Armidale to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55 - $90
- 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
- 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 5m.
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.
Regional Express and Qantas offer flights from Sydney Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport.
There are 111+ hotels available in Coffs Harbour. Prices start at $125 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs $18.