How to travel from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Ballina, Australia

The distance between Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) and Ballina is around 209km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Ballina by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BallinaCoffs Harbour Airport (CFS) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Ballina.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$46($31)
Operated byGreyhound Australia+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Ballina.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance209km (130 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) and Ballina

There are several options for getting from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Ballina by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$46 ($31) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$40 ($27).

The distance between Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) and Ballina is around 209km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (104 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) and Ballina by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Ballina is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx A$40 ($27).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) and Ballina. We recommend that you drive to Ballina. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) and Ballina. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Ballina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Park Av At Little St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) and Ballina. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Ballina from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) is to drive which will take 2h 35m and cost around A$40 ($27).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Ballina. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Ballina is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Ballina. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) 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 Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) and Ballina. The distance is around 209km (130 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Ballina is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around A$46 ($31).

How do I get from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Ballina

Compare travel optionsbetween Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) and Ballina

Transport options from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Ballina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
A$46($31)
once daily247km (154 miles)
Bus to Lennox Head5h 25m
A$52($35)
once daily291km (181 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
A$40($27)
on demand209km (130 miles)

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Airports near Ballina

The following major airports near Ballina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Ballina
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Ballina
CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Ballina