How to travel from Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour, Australia

The distance between Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour is around 232km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Byron Bay 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 HarbourByron Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$52($35)
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.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    A$46($31)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance232km (144 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour

There are several options for getting from Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$46 ($31) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$31 ($21).

The distance between Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour is around 232km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 190km (118 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx A$31 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$46 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you drive to Coffs Harbour. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 40m.

Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you take the bus to Coffs Harbour. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around A$52 ($35).

How do I get from Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour

Compare travel optionsbetween Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour

Transport options from Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
A$52($35)
once daily280km (174 miles)
Bus to Coffs Harbour5h 35m
A$51($34)
once daily283km (176 miles)
Bus and Train
4hrs
A$46($31)
every 20 mins276km (171 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
A$31($21)
on demand232km (144 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