How to travel from Hamilton Island to Coffs Harbour, Australia
The distance between Hamilton Island and Coffs Harbour is around 1,502km (933 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hamilton Island to Coffs Harbour by plane, bus, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Coffs Harbour → Hamilton Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Coffs Harbour (CFS).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical costA$640($430)
Qantas
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Shute Harbour then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Coffs Harbour.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$305($205)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Shute Harbour then take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Coffs Harbour Station.
- Duration21h 55m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$240($160)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamilton Island and Coffs Harbour
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamilton Island to Coffs Harbour by plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around A$240 ($160) and will take around 21h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$640 ($430).
The distance between Hamilton Island and Coffs Harbour is around 1,502km (933 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,181km (734 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Hamilton Island and Coffs Harbour by plane.
The quickest way to get from Hamilton Island to Coffs Harbour is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx A$640 ($430).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamilton Island and Coffs Harbour is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around A$240 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hamilton Island and Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Coffs Harbour (CFS). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hamilton Island and Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Coffs Harbour (CFS). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hamilton Island and Coffs Harbour. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and arrive at Coffs Harbour (CFS) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Hamilton Island to Coffs Harbour. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hamilton Island to Coffs Harbour typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hamilton Island to Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Coffs Harbour (CFS). instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamilton Island to Coffs Harbour is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around A$640 ($430).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamilton Island and Coffs Harbour
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 40m | A$640($430) | 4 times a day | 1,972km (1,225 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 5h 55m | A$445($300) | 4 times a day | 2,037km (1,266 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 7hrs | A$515($345) | twice a week | 2,114km (1,314 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | A$305($205) | once daily | 1,816km (1,128 miles) |
| Ferry to Port of Airlie, bus | 1 day 5h | A$310($205) | once daily | 1,826km (1,135 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 21h 55m | A$240($160) | 5 times a week | 1,502km (933 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 1 day 2h | A$240($160) | 5 times a week | 1,606km (998 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamilton Island and Coffs Harbour
Airlines
Qantas
Link Airways
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Bus companies
Dorrigo Transit
Premier Motor Service
Ferry operators
Cruise Whitsundays
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Coffs Harbour
The following major airports near Coffs Harbour offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Coffs Harbour
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
- Distance
- 128km (80 miles) from Coffs Harbour
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 240km (149 miles) from Coffs Harbour