How to travel from Albury to Coffs Harbour, Australia

The distance between Albury and Coffs Harbour is around 902km (560 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Albury to Coffs Harbour by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Albury (ABX) to Coffs Harbour (CFS).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$335($225)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$215($145)

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Train

Take the train to Central Station and then to Coffs Harbour Station.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$150($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Distance1,053km (654 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Coffs Harbour

There are several options for getting from Albury to Coffs Harbour by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$130 ($88) and will take around 16h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$335 ($225).

The distance between Albury and Coffs Harbour is around 902km (560 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 863km (537 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Albury and Coffs Harbour by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Coffs Harbour is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx A$335 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Coffs Harbour, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$130 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albury and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Albury to Coffs Harbour. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.

XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Albury and Coffs Harbour. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 45m, 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 Albury and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Coffs Harbour. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Albury and Coffs Harbour. Buses run once daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albury and Coffs Harbour. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Coffs Harbour (CFS) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Albury to Coffs Harbour. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albury to Coffs Harbour typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and and arrive into Coffs Harbour (CFS).

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 Albury and Coffs Harbour. The distance is around 1,053km (654 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Coffs Harbour is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around A$335 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Coffs Harbour

Transport options from Albury to Coffs Harbour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
A$335($225)
4 times a day902km (560 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16hrs
A$215($145)
once daily1,187km (738 miles)
Bus via Parramatta16h 25m
A$130($88)
4 times a week1,111km (690 miles)
Train + 1 similar
16h 45m
A$150($100)
once daily1,241km (771 miles)
Train via Central Station16h 50m
A$150($100)
once daily1,241km (771 miles)
Drive
10h 60m
A$140($95)
on demand1,053km (654 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