How to travel from Mildura to Coffs Harbour, Australia

The distance between Mildura and Coffs Harbour is around 1,324km (823 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 6h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Mildura to Coffs Harbour by plane, 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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Plane, Bus and Train

Fly from Mildura (MQL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Belgrave St at John St then take the train to Coffs Harbour Station.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$565($380)
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Bus

Take the bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 then Tamworth Station Coach Stop and then to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration21h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$270($180)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3 then take the train to Central Station and then to Coffs Harbour Station.

  • Duration22h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$210($140)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Distance1,511km (939 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mildura and Coffs Harbour

There are several options for getting from Mildura to Coffs Harbour by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$210 ($140) and will take around 22h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$565 ($380).

The distance between Mildura and Coffs Harbour is around 1,324km (823 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,116km (694 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Mildura and Coffs Harbour by plane, bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mildura to Coffs Harbour is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx A$565 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between Mildura and Coffs Harbour, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$210 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mildura and Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Belgrave St at John St then take the train to Coffs Harbour Station. instead which will take 6h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mildura and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 21h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mildura to Coffs Harbour. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 and Tamworth Station Coach Stop. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 21h 35m.

NSW TrainLink, New England Coaches, V-Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Mildura and Coffs Harbour. Buses run twice a week and take around 21h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mildura to Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) then take the bus to Belgrave St at John St then take the train to Coffs Harbour Station. instead which will take 6h 10m.

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 Mildura and Coffs Harbour. The distance is around 1,511km (939 miles) by road and it will take around 16hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mildura to Coffs Harbour is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around A$565 ($380).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mildura and Coffs Harbour

Transport options from Mildura to Coffs Harbour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Bus and Train
6h 10m
A$565($380)
4 times a week1,324km (823 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
21h 35m
A$270($180)
twice a week1,716km (1,066 miles)
Bus via Swan Hill1 day 1h
A$285($190)
once daily1,820km (1,131 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
22h 55m
A$210($140)
once daily1,685km (1,047 miles)
Bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, train1 day 1h
A$260($175)
twice a week2,019km (1,254 miles)
Drive
16hrs
A$200($135)
on demand1,511km (939 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