The distance between Coffs Harbour and Newcastle is around 385km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Newcastle by 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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Take the bus to Newcastle.
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Take the train to Broadmeadow Station.
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There are several options for getting from Coffs Harbour to Newcastle by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$59 ($40) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$52 ($35).
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Newcastle is around 385km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 318km (197 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Coffs Harbour and Newcastle by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Newcastle is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$52 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Coffs Harbour and Newcastle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$59 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Coffs Harbour and Newcastle. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Coffs Harbour and Newcastle with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 6h 55m.
NSW TrainLink run train services between Coffs Harbour and Newcastle. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Coffs Harbour and Newcastle. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Coffs Harbour and Newcastle with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6hrs.
Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLink and Busways Great Lakes run regular bus services between Coffs Harbour and Newcastle. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Coffs Harbour to Newcastle. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle. instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Newcastle is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Newcastle. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) 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 Newcastle. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Newcastle is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around A$59 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | A$59($40) | once daily | 410km (255 miles) |
Bus via Victoria St at Florence St | 8h 55m | A$74($50) | twice a week | 492km (306 miles) |
Train | 6h 55m | A$67($45) | 4 times a day | 446km (277 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | A$52($35) | on demand | 385km (239 miles) |
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The following major airports near Newcastle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.