How to travel from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour, Australia

The distance between Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour is around 154km (96 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Port Macquarie 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 HarbourPort Macquarie if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$36($24)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Drive

Drive to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance154km (96 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour

There are several options for getting from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$36 ($24) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$21 ($14).

The distance between Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour is around 154km (96 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (79 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx A$21 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$36 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you drive to Coffs Harbour. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 15m.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you take the bus to Coffs Harbour. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Macquarie and Coffs Harbour. The distance is around 154km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around A$36 ($24).

How do I get from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour

Transport options from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 15m
A$36($24)
once daily160km (99 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
A$21($14)
on demand154km (96 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