The distance between Ballina and Coffs Harbour is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ballina 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.
👋 Also check out Coffs Harbour → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Coffs Harbour.
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Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Coffs Harbour Station.
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There are several options for getting from Ballina to Coffs Harbour by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$45 ($30) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$28 ($19).
The distance between Ballina and Coffs Harbour is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (103 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Ballina and Coffs Harbour by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Coffs Harbour is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx A$28 ($19).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Coffs Harbour, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$45 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you drive to Coffs Harbour. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Ballina and Coffs Harbour with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 10m.
Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Ballina and Coffs Harbour. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballina to Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you take the bus to Coffs Harbour. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Ballina and Coffs Harbour. The distance is around 203km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Coffs Harbour is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around A$45 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 10m | A$45($30) | once daily | 244km (152 miles) |
Bus to Coffs Harbour | 5h 20m | A$51($34) | once daily | 276km (172 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 55m | A$45($30) | twice daily | 261km (162 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | A$28($19) | on demand | 203km (126 miles) |
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The following major airports near Coffs Harbour offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.