How to travel from Bendigo to Coffs Harbour, Australia

The distance between Bendigo and Coffs Harbour is around 1,362km (846 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 14h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bendigo to Coffs Harbour by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Coffs HarbourBendigo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Southern Cross

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

  • Duration22hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$205($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal then Sydney and then to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$290($195)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Distance1,362km (846 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bendigo and Coffs Harbour

There are several options for getting from Bendigo to Coffs Harbour by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$205 ($135) and will take around 22h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 14h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$180 ($120).

The distance between Bendigo and Coffs Harbour is around 1,362km (846 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,088km (676 miles)

It takes around 22h 10m to get from Bendigo and Coffs Harbour by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bendigo to Coffs Harbour is to drive which takes around 14h 15m and will set you back approx A$180 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Bendigo and Coffs Harbour, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$205 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bendigo and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 22h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bendigo 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 22h 10m.

V-Line, XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Bendigo and Coffs Harbour. Trains depart once daily and will take around 22h 10m, 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 Bendigo and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 23hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bendigo to Coffs Harbour. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Sydney. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 23hrs.

V-Line, Greyhound Australia and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Bendigo and Coffs Harbour. Buses run twice a week and take around 23hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bendigo to Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Coffs Harbour Station. instead which will take 22h 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 Bendigo and Coffs Harbour. The distance is around 1,362km (846 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bendigo to Coffs Harbour is to take the train which takes, on average, 22h 10m and will usually cost around A$205 ($135).

How do I get from Bendigo to Coffs Harbour

Compare travel optionsbetween Bendigo and Coffs Harbour

Transport options from Bendigo to Coffs Harbour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Southern Cross + 1 similar
22hrs
A$205($135)
once daily1,708km (1,061 miles)
Train22h 10m
A$205($135)
once daily1,708km (1,061 miles)
Bus
23hrs
A$290($195)
twice a week1,672km (1,039 miles)
Drive
14h 15m
A$180($120)
on demand1,362km (846 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