How to travel from Nambucca Heads to Brisbane, Australia

The distance between Nambucca Heads and Brisbane is around 392km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nambucca Heads to Brisbane by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Urunga Public School Bowra St then fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Brisbane (BNE).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$270($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$59($40)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Drive

Drive to Brisbane.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance432km (268 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nambucca Heads and Brisbane

There are several options for getting from Nambucca Heads to Brisbane by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$59 ($40) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$270 ($185).

The distance between Nambucca Heads and Brisbane is around 392km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 353km (219 miles)

It takes around 10h 15m to get from Nambucca Heads and Brisbane by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Brisbane is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx A$270 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Nambucca Heads and Brisbane, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$59 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nambucca Heads and Brisbane. We recommend that you take the bus to Urunga Public School Bowra St then fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Brisbane (BNE). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nambucca Heads and Brisbane. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nambucca Heads and Brisbane with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 15m.

Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Nambucca Heads and Brisbane. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nambucca Heads to Brisbane. We recommend that you take the bus to Urunga Public School Bowra St then fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Brisbane (BNE). instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Brisbane is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brisbane. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) 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 Nambucca Heads and Brisbane. The distance is around 432km (268 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Brisbane is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 15m and will usually cost around A$59 ($40).

How do I get from Nambucca Heads to Brisbane

Compare travel optionsbetween Nambucca Heads and Brisbane

Transport options from Nambucca Heads to Brisbane
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
2h 25m
A$270($185)
4 times a week392km (244 miles)
Bus to Port Macquarie, Fly3h 25m
A$430($290)
once daily588km (365 miles)
Bus to Armidale Airport, Fly5hrs
A$360($240)
twice a week595km (370 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
A$59($40)
twice daily521km (324 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
A$82($55)
on demand432km (268 miles)

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Airports near Brisbane

The following major airports near Brisbane offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Brisbane
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Brisbane
MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Brisbane