The distance between Ballarat and Coffs Harbour is around 1,359km (844 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Ballarat to Coffs Harbour by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Coffs Harbour (CFS).
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Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Coffs Harbour Station.
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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal then Sydney and then to Coffs Harbour.
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There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Coffs Harbour by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$165 ($110) and will take around 5hrs.
The distance between Ballarat and Coffs Harbour is around 1,359km (844 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,174km (730 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Ballarat and Coffs Harbour by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Coffs Harbour is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$165 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Coffs Harbour, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$165 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ballarat and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 21h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ballarat to Coffs Harbour. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross and Central Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 40m.
V-Line, XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Ballarat and Coffs Harbour. Trains depart once daily and will take around 21h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 21h 55m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Coffs Harbour. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Sydney. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 55m.
V-Line, Firefly Express and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Ballarat and Coffs Harbour. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 21h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Coffs Harbour (CFS). instead which will take 5hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ballarat and Coffs Harbour. The distance is around 1,460km (907 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Coffs Harbour is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around A$165 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 5hrs | A$165($110) | twice daily | 1,359km (844 miles) |
Train via Southern Cross + 1 similar | 21h 30m | A$200($135) | once daily | 1,659km (1,031 miles) |
Train | 21h 40m | A$200($135) | once daily | 1,659km (1,031 miles) |
Bus | 21h 55m | A$285($190) | 6 times a week | 1,631km (1,013 miles) |
Drive | 15h 15m | A$195($130) | on demand | 1,460km (907 miles) |
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The following major airports near Coffs Harbour offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.