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.
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 Harbour → Mooloolaba if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Coffs Harbour Station Coach Stop.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 6h 30m | A$62($42) | twice a week | 491km (305 miles) |
Bus via Brisbane | 10h 45m | A$90($61) | once daily | 581km (361 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | A$90($62) | on demand | 482km (299 miles) |
Qantas
Link Airways
Premier Motor Service
NSW TrainLink
The following major airports near Coffs Harbour offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.