The distance between Newcastle and Coffs Harbour is around 385km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Newcastle 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 Coffs Harbour.
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Take the train to Coffs Harbour Station.
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There are several options for getting from Newcastle to Coffs Harbour by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$67 ($45) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$52 ($35).
The distance between Newcastle and Coffs Harbour is around 385km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 318km (197 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Newcastle and Coffs Harbour by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Coffs Harbour is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx A$52 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle and Coffs Harbour, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$67 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Newcastle and Coffs Harbour with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 6h 30m.
NSW TrainLink run train services between Newcastle and Coffs Harbour. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Newcastle and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Newcastle and Coffs Harbour with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 55m.
Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Newcastle and Coffs Harbour. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle to Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you take the bus to Coffs Harbour. instead which will take 5h 55m.
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 Newcastle and Coffs Harbour. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle to Coffs Harbour is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around A$74 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 5h 55m | A$74($50) | once daily | 406km (252 miles) |
Bus to Coffs Harbour | 7h 15m | A$67($45) | once daily | 442km (275 miles) |
Train | 6h 30m | A$67($45) | every 4 hours | 446km (277 miles) |
Drive | 4h 5m | A$52($35) | on demand | 385km (239 miles) |
Qantas
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Virgin Australia
Premier Motor Service
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Transport NSW
The following major airports near Coffs Harbour offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.