How to travel from Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour, Australia

The distance between Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour is around 307km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Coffs Harbour (CFS).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$130($88)
Operated byJetstar+ 3 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$67($45)
Operated byGreyhound Australia+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance307km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour

There are several options for getting from Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$67 ($45) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$235 ($155).

The distance between Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour is around 307km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$235 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$67 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you take the train to International Airport station platform 2 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Coffs Harbour (CFS). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 50m.

Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and arrive at Coffs Harbour (CFS) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and and arrive into Coffs Harbour (CFS).

The closest major airport to Coffs Harbour is Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Coffs Harbour. 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 Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour. The distance is around 307km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around A$67 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour

Transport options from Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 25m
A$130($88)
4 times a day1,147km (713 miles)
Train and Plane3h 20m
A$235($155)
4 times a day428km (266 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
A$67($45)
twice daily374km (232 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
A$42($28)
on demand307km (191 miles)

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Airports near Coffs Harbour

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

CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Coffs Harbour
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Coffs Harbour
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
240km (149 miles) from Coffs Harbour