How to travel from Coffs Harbour to Yamba, Australia

The distance between Coffs Harbour and Yamba is around 134km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Yamba 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 YambaCoffs Harbour if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Yamba YHA.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$27($18)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Yamba.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance134km (84 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coffs Harbour and Yamba

There are several options for getting from Coffs Harbour to Yamba by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$27 ($18) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$27 ($18).

The distance between Coffs Harbour and Yamba is around 134km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 98km (61 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Coffs Harbour and Yamba by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Yamba is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx A$27 ($18).

The cheapest way to travel between Coffs Harbour and Yamba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$27 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Coffs Harbour and Yamba. We recommend that you drive to Yamba. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Coffs Harbour and Yamba. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Coffs Harbour and Yamba with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2hrs.

Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Coffs Harbour and Yamba. Buses run once daily and take around 2hrs 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 Yamba. We recommend that you take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Yamba is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 70km (43 miles) from Yamba. Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Yamba. The distance is around 134km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Yamba is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around A$27 ($18).

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Transport options from Coffs Harbour to Yamba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2hrs
A$27($18)
once daily146km (91 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
A$27($18)
on demand134km (84 miles)

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Airports near Yamba

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

BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Yamba
CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Yamba
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
142km (89 miles) from Yamba