How to travel from Coffs Harbour to Strahan, Australia
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Strahan is around 1,769km (1,099 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 40m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Strahan by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Strahan → Coffs Harbour if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Burnie (BWT), Bus
Fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St.
- Duration7h 40m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical costA$860($580)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Strahan.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$595($400)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coffs Harbour and Strahan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Coffs Harbour to Strahan by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$595 ($400) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$860 ($580).
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Strahan is around 1,769km (1,099 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,490km (926 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Coffs Harbour and Strahan by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Strahan is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx A$860 ($580).
The cheapest way to travel between Coffs Harbour and Strahan is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$595 ($400) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Coffs Harbour and Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 7h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Coffs Harbour and Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 7h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Coffs Harbour to Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Devonport (DPO) then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus and then to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 10m.
The closest major airport to Strahan is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 133km (83 miles) from Strahan. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) 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 Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Devonport (DPO) then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus and then to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Strahan is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around A$745 ($500).
Compare travel optionsbetween Coffs Harbour and Strahan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Burnie (BWT), Bus + 2 similar | 7h 40m | A$860($580) | once daily | 1,769km (1,099 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 8h 10m | A$745($500) | once daily | 1,843km (1,145 miles) |
| Fly to Launceston (LST), bus | 9h 50m | A$800($540) | once daily | 2,016km (1,252 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 3h | A$595($400) | twice daily | 2,016km (1,253 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Coffs Harbour and Strahan
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Sharp Aviation
Link Airways
Bus companies
Merseylink
Tassielink Transit
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Strahan
The following major airports near Strahan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 133km (83 miles) from Strahan
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Strahan
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 194km (121 miles) from Strahan