The distance between Coffs Harbour and Mooloolaba is around 485km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Mooloolaba 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 Mooloolaba → Coffs Harbour if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba.
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There are several options for getting from Coffs Harbour to Mooloolaba by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$64 ($43) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$90 ($62).
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Mooloolaba is around 485km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 402km (249 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Coffs Harbour and Mooloolaba by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Mooloolaba is to drive which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx A$90 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Coffs Harbour and Mooloolaba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$64 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Coffs Harbour and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you drive to Mooloolaba. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Coffs Harbour and Mooloolaba. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Coffs Harbour to Mooloolaba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Coffs Harbour and Mooloolaba. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Coffs Harbour to Mooloolaba. We recommend that you take the bus to Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba. instead which will take 6h 35m.
The closest major airport to Mooloolaba is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Mooloolaba. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Coffs Harbour and Mooloolaba. The distance is around 485km (301 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Mooloolaba is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around A$64 ($43).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 6h 35m | A$64($43) | twice a week | 493km (307 miles) |
Bus via Brisbane | 11h 10m | A$90($61) | once daily | 577km (359 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | A$90($62) | on demand | 485km (301 miles) |
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Link Airways
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Dorrigo Transit
The following major airports near Mooloolaba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.