How to travel from Wollongong to Coffs Harbour, Australia

The distance between Wollongong and Coffs Harbour is around 523km (325 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Wollongong 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.

👋 Also check out Coffs HarbourWollongong if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Coffs Harbour (CFS).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$115($76)
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Train

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

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    A$89($60)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$135($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Coffs Harbour.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance599km (372 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wollongong and Coffs Harbour

There are several options for getting from Wollongong to Coffs Harbour by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$89 ($60) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$115 ($76).

The distance between Wollongong and Coffs Harbour is around 523km (325 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 504km (313 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Wollongong and Coffs Harbour by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wollongong to Coffs Harbour is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx A$115 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Wollongong and Coffs Harbour, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$89 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wollongong and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wollongong to Coffs Harbour. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Transport NSW and NSW TrainLink run train services between Wollongong and Coffs Harbour. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 20m, 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 Wollongong and Coffs Harbour. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wollongong to Coffs Harbour. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Wollongong and Coffs Harbour. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wollongong to Coffs Harbour. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Coffs Harbour (CFS). instead which will take 2h 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 Wollongong and Coffs Harbour. The distance is around 599km (372 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wollongong to Coffs Harbour is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around A$115 ($76).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wollongong and Coffs Harbour

Transport options from Wollongong to Coffs Harbour
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 45m
A$115($76)
4 times a day523km (325 miles)
Train
10h 20m
A$89($60)
every 4 hours689km (428 miles)
Bus
10h 25m
A$135($90)
once daily657km (408 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
A$80($54)
on demand599km (372 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