How to travel from Swan Hill to Coffs Harbour, Australia

The distance between Swan Hill and Coffs Harbour is around 1,307km (812 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Swan Hill to Coffs Harbour by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Bendigo, Fly

Take the train to Bendigo then fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Coffs Harbour (CFS).

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$595($400)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$240($160)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Coffs Harbour Station.

  • Duration24h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Distance1,374km (854 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swan Hill and Coffs Harbour

There are several options for getting from Swan Hill to Coffs Harbour by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$170 ($115) and will take around 22h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$595 ($400).

The distance between Swan Hill and Coffs Harbour is around 1,307km (812 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,054km (655 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Swan Hill and Coffs Harbour by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swan Hill to Coffs Harbour is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx A$595 ($400).

The cheapest way to travel between Swan Hill and Coffs Harbour, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swan Hill and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 24h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swan Hill to Coffs Harbour. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross and Central Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 45m.

V/Line, NSW TrainLink XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Swan Hill and Coffs Harbour. Trains depart once daily and will take around 24h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swan Hill and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 21h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swan Hill to Coffs Harbour. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 55m.

V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Swan Hill and Coffs Harbour. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swan Hill to Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Coffs Harbour (CFS). instead which will take 7h 10m.

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 Swan Hill and Coffs Harbour. The distance is around 1,374km (854 miles) by road and it will take around 15hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swan Hill to Coffs Harbour is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around A$600 ($405).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swan Hill and Coffs Harbour

Transport options from Swan Hill to Coffs Harbour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Bendigo, Fly + 3 similar
6h 15m
A$595($400)
twice daily1,334km (829 miles)
Bus to Mildura, Fly6h 30m
A$610($410)
4 times a week1,516km (942 miles)
Train and Plane7h 10m
A$600($405)
twice daily1,488km (924 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 30m
A$710($480)
once daily1,307km (812 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
21h 55m
A$240($160)
once daily1,593km (990 miles)
Bus via Albury22h 20m
A$170($115)
4 times a week1,517km (943 miles)
Train
24h 45m
A$200($135)
once daily1,891km (1,175 miles)
Drive
15hrs
A$260($175)
on demand1,374km (854 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