How to travel from Coffs Harbour to Point Lookout, Australia
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Point Lookout is around 414km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Point Lookout by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Point Lookout → Coffs Harbour if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Ferry
Fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical costA$285($190)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Brisbane then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration7hrs
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$115($77)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Brisbane then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration7h 5m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$125($83)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cleveland then take a ferry to Dunwich.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$180($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coffs Harbour and Point Lookout
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Coffs Harbour to Point Lookout by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around A$115 ($77) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$285 ($190).
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Point Lookout is around 414km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 321km (200 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Coffs Harbour and Point Lookout by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Point Lookout is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx A$285 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Coffs Harbour and Point Lookout is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$115 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Coffs Harbour and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Coffs Harbour and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Coffs Harbour to Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Point Lookout is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Coffs Harbour to Point Lookout. We recommend that you take the bus to Brisbane then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 7hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Point Lookout is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around A$115 ($77).
Compare travel optionsbetween Coffs Harbour and Point Lookout
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 3h 25m | A$285($190) | every 4 hours | 414km (257 miles) |
| Fly to Gold Coast (OOL), train and ferry | 6h 5m | A$550($370) | every 4 hours | 1,298km (806 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 6h 45m | A$385($260) | twice a week | 668km (415 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 7hrs | A$115($77) | twice a week | 468km (291 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane, Ferry | 10h 35m | A$140($95) | once daily | 512km (318 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane, Ferry | 11h 25m | A$130($88) | once daily | 544km (338 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 7h 5m | A$125($83) | twice daily | 452km (281 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 30m | A$180($120) | every 2 hours | 414km (257 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Coffs Harbour and Point Lookout
Airlines
Link Airways
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Dorrigo Transit
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Airports near Point Lookout
The following major airports near Point Lookout offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Point Lookout
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Point Lookout