How to travel from Port Lincoln to Coffs Harbour, Australia

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.

6 routes found

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 HarbourPort Lincoln if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Coffs Harbour (CFS).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$610($410)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury then Sydney and then to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$415($280)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Brisbane then take the bus to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration3 days 3h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$175($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration22h 55m
  • Distance2,084km (1,295 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Lincoln and Coffs Harbour

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Port Lincoln and Coffs Harbour

Transport options from Port Lincoln to Coffs Harbour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 15m
A$610($410)
4 times a day1,869km (1,161 miles)
Plane and Bus7h 30m
A$765($515)
twice a week2,011km (1,249 miles)
Bus
1 day 16h
A$415($280)
3 times a week2,815km (1,749 miles)
Bus and Train
3 days 3h
A$175($115)
once a week3,798km (2,360 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
22h 55m
A$395($265)
on demand2,084km (1,295 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train1 day 21h
A$635($425)
once a week2,746km (1,707 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