How to travel from Coffs Harbour to Daylesford, Australia

The distance between Coffs Harbour and Daylesford is around 1,220km (758 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out DaylesfordCoffs Harbour if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Bendigo (BXG).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$535($360)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Melbourne and then to Ballan.

  • Duration22h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$240($165)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Daylesford.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Distance1,394km (866 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coffs Harbour and Daylesford

There are several options for getting from Coffs Harbour to Daylesford by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$240 ($165) and will take around 22h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$540 ($365).

The distance between Coffs Harbour and Daylesford is around 1,220km (758 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,139km (708 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Coffs Harbour and Daylesford by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Daylesford is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx A$540 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between Coffs Harbour and Daylesford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$240 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Coffs Harbour and Daylesford. We recommend that you fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to CFA/Bridport St. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Coffs Harbour and Daylesford. It typically takes around 22h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Coffs Harbour to Daylesford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Melbourne and Ballan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 20m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Coffs Harbour and Daylesford. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Coffs Harbour and Daylesford. Flights depart from Coffs Harbour (CFS) and arrive at Bendigo (BXG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Coffs Harbour to Daylesford. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Coffs Harbour to Daylesford typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Coffs Harbour (CFS) and and arrive into Bendigo (BXG).

The closest major airport to Daylesford is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Daylesford. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Daylesford. The distance is around 1,394km (866 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Daylesford is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around A$540 ($365).

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Transport options from Coffs Harbour to Daylesford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 35m
A$535($360)
once daily1,220km (758 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 60m
A$540($365)
5 times a week1,229km (763 miles)
Bus
22h 20m
A$240($165)
5 times a week1,624km (1,009 miles)
Drive
14h 50m
A$265($175)
on demand1,394km (866 miles)

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Airports near Daylesford

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

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Daylesford
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
81km (51 miles) from Daylesford
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
283km (176 miles) from Daylesford