How to travel from Adelaide to Coffs Harbour, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Coffs Harbour is around 1,874km (1,164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 19h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Adelaide to Coffs Harbour by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 then Tamworth Station Coach Stop and then to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration24h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$295($195)
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Train

Take the train to Mount Victoria then Strathfield Station and then to Coffs Harbour Station.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$485($325)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration19h 55m
  • Distance1,874km (1,164 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Coffs Harbour

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Coffs Harbour by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$295 ($195) and will take around 24h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 19h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$250 ($165).

The distance between Adelaide and Coffs Harbour is around 1,874km (1,164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,452km (902 miles)

It takes around 24h 50m to get from Adelaide and Coffs Harbour by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Coffs Harbour is to drive which takes around 19h 55m and will set you back approx A$250 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Coffs Harbour, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$295 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Adelaide and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Adelaide to Coffs Harbour. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mount Victoria and Strathfield Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific, Transport NSW and NSW TrainLink run train services between Adelaide and Coffs Harbour. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 8h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 24h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Coffs Harbour. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 and Tamworth Station Coach Stop. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 24h 50m.

NSW TrainLink and New England Coaches run regular bus services between Adelaide and Coffs Harbour. Buses run twice a week and take around 24h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you take the bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 then Tamworth Station Coach Stop and then to Coffs Harbour. instead which will take 24h 50m.

The closest major airport to Coffs Harbour is Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Coffs Harbour. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Coffs Harbour. The distance is around 1,874km (1,164 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Coffs Harbour is to take the bus which takes, on average, 24h 50m and will usually cost around A$295 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Coffs Harbour

Transport options from Adelaide to Coffs Harbour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
24h 50m
A$295($195)
twice a week1,922km (1,194 miles)
Train
1 day 8h
A$485($325)
once a week2,268km (1,410 miles)
Drive
19h 55m
A$250($165)
on demand1,874km (1,164 miles)

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Airports near Coffs Harbour

The following major airports near Coffs Harbour offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Coffs Harbour
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Coffs Harbour
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
240km (149 miles) from Coffs Harbour