How to travel from Coffs Harbour to Albury, Australia

The distance between Coffs Harbour and Albury is around 901km (560 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Albury by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Albury (ABX).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$380($255)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Albury.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$215($145)

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Train

Take the train to Central Station and then to Albury Station Platform 1.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$150($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Albury.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Distance1,052km (654 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coffs Harbour and Albury

There are several options for getting from Coffs Harbour to Albury by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$135 ($90) and will take around 16h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$380 ($255).

The distance between Coffs Harbour and Albury is around 901km (560 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 863km (537 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Coffs Harbour and Albury by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Albury is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx A$380 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Coffs Harbour and Albury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$135 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Coffs Harbour and Albury. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Coffs Harbour to Albury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 40m.

NSW TrainLink and XPT run train services between Coffs Harbour and Albury. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 40m, 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 Coffs Harbour and Albury. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Coffs Harbour to Albury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 15m.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Coffs Harbour and Albury. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Coffs Harbour and Albury. Flights depart from Coffs Harbour (CFS) and arrive at Albury (ABX) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Coffs Harbour to Albury. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Coffs Harbour to Albury typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Coffs Harbour (CFS) and and arrive into Albury (ABX).

The closest major airport to Albury is Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Albury. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 and Albury. The distance is around 1,052km (654 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Albury is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around A$380 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Coffs Harbour and Albury

Transport options from Coffs Harbour to Albury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 50m
A$380($255)
4 times a day901km (560 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16h 15m
A$215($145)
once daily1,188km (738 miles)
Bus via Hornsby16h 35m
A$135($90)
4 times a week1,109km (689 miles)
Train + 1 similar
16h 40m
A$150($100)
once daily1,241km (771 miles)
Train via Central Station16h 45m
A$150($100)
once daily1,241km (771 miles)
Drive
10h 60m
A$140($95)
on demand1,052km (654 miles)

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Airports near Albury

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

ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Albury
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
223km (138 miles) from Albury
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
256km (159 miles) from Albury