How to travel from Daylesford to Nambucca Heads, Australia

The distance between Daylesford and Nambucca Heads is around 1,261km (783 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Daylesford to Nambucca Heads by bus, plane, 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Coffs Harbour (CFS) then take the bus to Bowra St At Wellington Dr.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$545($365)
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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Sydney and then to Nambucca Heads.

  • Duration20h 60m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$235($160)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Nambucca Heads Station.

  • Duration21h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$175($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Nambucca Heads.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Distance1,354km (842 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daylesford and Nambucca Heads

There are several options for getting from Daylesford to Nambucca Heads by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$175 ($120) and will take around 21h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$545 ($365).

The distance between Daylesford and Nambucca Heads is around 1,261km (783 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,103km (686 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Daylesford and Nambucca Heads by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daylesford to Nambucca Heads is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$545 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between Daylesford and Nambucca Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$175 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Daylesford and Nambucca Heads. It typically takes around 21h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Daylesford to Nambucca Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ballan Station/Atkinson St, Southern Cross, Central Station and Nambucca Heads Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 20m.

V/Line, NSW TrainLink XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Daylesford and Nambucca Heads. Trains depart once daily and will take around 21h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daylesford and Nambucca Heads. It typically takes around 20h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daylesford to Nambucca Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ballan Station/Atkinson St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 60m.

V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Daylesford and Nambucca Heads. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daylesford to Nambucca Heads. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Coffs Harbour (CFS) then take the bus to Bowra St At Wellington Dr. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Nambucca Heads is Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) 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 Daylesford and Nambucca Heads. The distance is around 1,354km (842 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daylesford to Nambucca Heads is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around A$545 ($365).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daylesford and Nambucca Heads

Transport options from Daylesford to Nambucca Heads
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
5hrs
A$545($365)
5 times a week1,288km (800 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 55m
A$620($420)
5 times a week1,261km (783 miles)
Fly to Newcastle (NTL), Bus8h 45m
A$440($295)
5 times a week1,324km (823 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 30m
A$455($305)
5 times a week1,414km (878 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 35m
A$445($300)
5 times a week1,357km (843 miles)
Bus
20h 60m
A$235($160)
5 times a week1,581km (983 miles)
Train
21h 20m
A$175($120)
5 times a week1,618km (1,005 miles)
Drive
14h 25m
A$255($170)
on demand1,354km (842 miles)

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Airports near Nambucca Heads

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

CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Nambucca Heads
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
280km (174 miles) from Nambucca Heads