The distance between Melbourne and Coffs Harbour is around 1,362km (847 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 14h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour by bus, 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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Take the bus to Parramatta and then to Coffs Harbour.
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Take the train to Central Station and then to Coffs Harbour Station.
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There are several options for getting from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$145 ($100) and will take around 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 14h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$180 ($120).
The distance between Melbourne and Coffs Harbour is around 1,362km (847 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,123km (698 miles)
It takes around 20hrs to get from Melbourne and Coffs Harbour by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour is to drive which takes around 14h 15m and will set you back approx A$180 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Melbourne and Coffs Harbour, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$145 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Melbourne and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 20h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 10m.
XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Melbourne and Coffs Harbour. Trains depart once daily and will take around 20h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Melbourne and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parramatta and Hornsby Station Stand F. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 20hrs.
Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Melbourne and Coffs Harbour. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you take the bus to Parramatta and then to Coffs Harbour. instead which will take 20hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Melbourne and Coffs Harbour. The distance is around 1,362km (847 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour is to take the bus which takes, on average, 20hrs and will usually cost around A$145 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 20hrs | A$145($100) | 4 times a week | 1,424km (885 miles) |
Bus via Sydney | 20h 25m | A$270($180) | once daily | 1,502km (933 miles) |
Train via Central Station + 1 similar | 20hrs | A$180($120) | once daily | 1,546km (960 miles) |
Train | 20h 10m | A$180($120) | once daily | 1,546km (960 miles) |
Drive | 14h 15m | A$180($120) | on demand | 1,362km (847 miles) |
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
XPT
NSW TrainLink
The following major airports near Coffs Harbour offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.