How to travel from Tin Can Bay to Coffs Harbour, Australia

The distance between Tin Can Bay and Coffs Harbour is around 600km (373 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tin Can Bay 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.

👋 Also check out Coffs HarbourTin Can Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema then Brisbane and then to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$115($76)
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Bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, train

Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema then take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Coffs Harbour Station.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$95($63)
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Drive

Drive to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance600km (373 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tin Can Bay and Coffs Harbour

There are several options for getting from Tin Can Bay to Coffs Harbour by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$88 ($59) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$115 ($77).

The distance between Tin Can Bay and Coffs Harbour is around 600km (373 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 491km (305 miles)

It takes around 9h 45m to get from Tin Can Bay and Coffs Harbour by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Coffs Harbour is to drive which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx A$115 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Tin Can Bay and Coffs Harbour, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$88 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tin Can Bay and Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you drive to Coffs Harbour. instead which will take 6h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tin Can Bay and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tin Can Bay to Coffs Harbour. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, Brisbane and King George Square 2E. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

Polleys Coaches, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Tin Can Bay and Coffs Harbour. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tin Can Bay to Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Brisbane then take the train to Coffs Harbour Station. instead which will take 9h 45m.

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 Tin Can Bay and Coffs Harbour. The distance is around 600km (373 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Coffs Harbour is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around A$88 ($59).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tin Can Bay and Coffs Harbour

Transport options from Tin Can Bay to Coffs Harbour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
11h 45m
A$115($76)
5 times a week712km (443 miles)
Bus via Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema13h 50m
A$89($60)
5 times a week740km (460 miles)
Bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, train + 1 similar
9hrs
A$95($63)
5 times a week614km (381 miles)
Bus and Train9h 45m
A$88($59)
5 times a week639km (397 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
A$115($77)
on demand600km (373 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