How to travel from Coffs Harbour to Darwin, Australia
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Darwin is around 3,611km (2,244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 55m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Darwin by plane, 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 Darwin → Coffs Harbour if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Darwin (DRW).
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time5h 40m
- Typical costA$415($280)
Qantas
+ 2 othersTrain
Take the train to Central Station then Adelaide Parklands and then to Darwin.
- Duration3 days 19h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,535($1,035)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Alice Springs and then to Darwin.
- Duration3 days 6h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,065($715)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coffs Harbour and Darwin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Coffs Harbour to Darwin by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$415 ($280) and will take around 5h 55m.
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Darwin is around 3,611km (2,244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,030km (1,883 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Coffs Harbour and Darwin by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 14h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Darwin is to fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$415 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Coffs Harbour and Darwin, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$415 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Coffs Harbour and Darwin. It typically takes around 3 days 19h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Coffs Harbour to Darwin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station, Adelaide Parklands and Darwin. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 19h.
NSW TrainLink, Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific and Great Southern Rail - The Ghan run train services between Coffs Harbour and Darwin. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3 days 19h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Coffs Harbour and Darwin. We recommend that you fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 5h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Coffs Harbour and Darwin. Flights depart from Coffs Harbour (CFS) and arrive at Darwin (DRW) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 5h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Coffs Harbour to Darwin. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Coffs Harbour to Darwin typically takes around 5h 40m. Flights depart from Coffs Harbour (CFS) and and arrive into Darwin (DRW).
The closest major airport to Darwin is Darwin International Airport (DRW) (DRW) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Darwin. Maningrida Airport (MNG) (MNG) and Kununurra Airport (KNX) (KNX) 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 Darwin. The distance is around 3,744km (2,326 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 14h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Darwin is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around A$415 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Coffs Harbour and Darwin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 5h 55m | A$415($280) | 4 times a day | 3,611km (2,244 miles) |
Train | 3 days 19h | A$1,535($1,035) | once a week | 5,287km (3,285 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 6h | A$1,065($715) | once a week | 5,306km (3,297 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane, train | 5 days 14h | A$1,100($740) | once a week | 6,090km (3,784 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 14h | A$495($335) | on demand | 3,744km (2,326 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Coffs Harbour and Darwin
Train operators
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
Great Southern
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Darwin
The following major airports near Darwin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Darwin International Airport (DRW)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Darwin
Maningrida Airport (MNG)
- Distance
- 371km (231 miles) from Darwin
Kununurra Airport (KNX)
- Distance
- 435km (270 miles) from Darwin