The distance between Port Lincoln and Coffs Harbour is around 1,869km (1,161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Port Lincoln to Coffs Harbour by plane, bus, ferry, train 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 → Port Lincoln if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Coffs Harbour (CFS).
Qantas
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Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury then Sydney and then to Coffs Harbour.
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Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Brisbane then take the bus to Coffs Harbour.
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Drive to Coffs Harbour.
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There are several options for getting from Port Lincoln to Coffs Harbour by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$175 ($115) and will take around 3 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$610 ($410).
The distance between Port Lincoln and Coffs Harbour is around 1,869km (1,161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,689km (1,049 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Port Lincoln and Coffs Harbour by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Lincoln to Coffs Harbour is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$610 ($410).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Lincoln and Coffs Harbour, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$175 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Lincoln and Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Coffs Harbour (CFS). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Lincoln and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Lincoln to Coffs Harbour. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Albury and Sydney. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.
Stateliner, V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Port Lincoln and Coffs Harbour. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Port Lincoln and Coffs Harbour. Flights depart from Port Lincoln (PLO) and arrive at Coffs Harbour (CFS) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 3h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Port Lincoln to Coffs Harbour. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL) and Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Lincoln to Coffs Harbour typically takes around 3h 55m. Flights depart from Port Lincoln (PLO) and and arrive into Coffs Harbour (CFS).
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 Port Lincoln and Coffs Harbour. The distance is around 2,084km (1,295 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Lincoln to Coffs Harbour is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around A$610 ($410).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 15m | A$610($410) | 4 times a day | 1,869km (1,161 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 7h 30m | A$765($515) | twice a week | 2,011km (1,249 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 16h | A$415($280) | 3 times a week | 2,815km (1,749 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 3h | A$175($115) | once a week | 3,798km (2,360 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 22h 55m | A$395($265) | on demand | 2,084km (1,295 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 21h | A$635($425) | once a week | 2,746km (1,707 miles) |
Dorrigo Transit
Stateliner
V/Line
Firefly Express
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Qantas
Spencer Gulf Searoad
The following major airports near Coffs Harbour offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.