How to travel from Ballina to Coffs Harbour, Australia

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Bus

Take the bus to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$45($30)
Operated byGreyhound Australia+ 1 others

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Coffs Harbour Station.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$45($30)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance203km (126 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Coffs Harbour

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Coffs Harbour

Transport options from Ballina to Coffs Harbour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
A$45($30)
once daily244km (152 miles)
Bus to Coffs Harbour5h 20m
A$51($34)
once daily276km (172 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 55m
A$45($30)
twice daily261km (162 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
A$28($19)
on demand203km (126 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