How to travel from Mooloolaba to Coffs Harbour, Australia

The distance between Mooloolaba and Coffs Harbour is around 482km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Mooloolaba to Coffs Harbour by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Coffs HarbourMooloolaba if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Coffs Harbour Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$62($42)
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Drive

Drive to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance482km (299 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mooloolaba and Coffs Harbour

There are several options for getting from Mooloolaba to Coffs Harbour by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$62 ($42) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$90 ($62).

The distance between Mooloolaba and Coffs Harbour is around 482km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 402km (249 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Mooloolaba and Coffs Harbour by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mooloolaba to Coffs Harbour is to drive which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx A$90 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Mooloolaba and Coffs Harbour, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$62 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mooloolaba and Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you drive to Coffs Harbour. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mooloolaba and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mooloolaba to Coffs Harbour. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Mooloolaba and Coffs Harbour. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mooloolaba to Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you take the bus to Brisbane and then to Coffs Harbour Station Coach Stop. instead which will take 6h 30m.

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 Mooloolaba and Coffs Harbour. The distance is around 482km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mooloolaba to Coffs Harbour is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around A$62 ($42).

How do I get from Mooloolaba to Coffs Harbour

Compare travel optionsbetween Mooloolaba and Coffs Harbour

Transport options from Mooloolaba to Coffs Harbour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
6h 30m
A$62($42)
twice a week491km (305 miles)
Bus via Brisbane10h 45m
A$90($61)
once daily581km (361 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
A$90($62)
on demand482km (299 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