How to travel from Coffs Harbour to Mildura, Australia

The distance between Coffs Harbour and Mildura is around 1,510km (938 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 16hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Mildura by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Tamworth, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 4 then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 and then to Mildura Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration21h 60m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$255($175)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central Station and then to Cootamundra Station then take the bus to Mildura Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration22h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$210($140)
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Drive

Drive to Mildura.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Distance1,510km (938 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coffs Harbour and Mildura

There are several options for getting from Coffs Harbour to Mildura by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$210 ($140) and will take around 22h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 16hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$200 ($135).

The distance between Coffs Harbour and Mildura is around 1,510km (938 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,116km (694 miles)

It takes around 22h 55m to get from Coffs Harbour and Mildura by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Mildura is to drive which takes around 16hrs and will set you back approx A$200 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Coffs Harbour and Mildura, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$210 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Coffs Harbour and Mildura. We recommend that you drive to Mildura. instead which will take 16hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Coffs Harbour and Mildura. It typically takes around 21h 60m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Coffs Harbour to Mildura. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tamworth, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 4 and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 21h 60m.

New England Coaches, NSW TrainLink, Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Coffs Harbour and Mildura. Buses run twice a week and take around 21h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Coffs Harbour to Mildura. We recommend that you take the train to Central Station and then to Cootamundra Station then take the bus to Mildura Station Coach Stop. instead which will take 22h 55m.

The closest major airport to Mildura is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Mildura. Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) (BHQ) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Mildura. The distance is around 1,510km (938 miles) by road and it will take around 16hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Mildura is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 22h 55m and will usually cost around A$210 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Coffs Harbour and Mildura

Transport options from Coffs Harbour to Mildura
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
21h 60m
A$255($175)
twice a week1,630km (1,013 miles)
Bus via Sydney1 day 1h
A$285($190)
once daily1,821km (1,131 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
22h 55m
A$210($140)
once daily1,685km (1,047 miles)
Train to Strathfield Station, bus1 day 2h
A$260($175)
twice a week2,019km (1,254 miles)
Drive
16hrs
A$200($135)
on demand1,510km (938 miles)

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Airports near Mildura

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

MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Mildura
BHQ
Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
251km (156 miles) from Mildura
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
342km (213 miles) from Mildura