Brisbane to Coffs Harbour

Brisbane to Coffs Harbour

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Coffs Harbour
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Brisbane to Coffs Harbour Destination Reviews

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Yessa M
The driver had abit of a heavy foot but other than that allgood
Brisbane to Coffs Harbour, Bus Standard Bus, NSW TrainLinkBus, Aug 24, 2026
CA
Christine A
Thank goodness the tracks were open. Smooth journey with professional staff - running an hour late, but otherwise a lovely journey.
Brisbane to Coffs Harbour, Train #32 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Apr 27, 2026
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Dan M
The positives were that the staff were friendly and the ride smooth, on the down side the first class cabins smelled of mould and the windows were blacked out with graffiti, the catering car had not been restocked and the train has no wifi (and much of the journey has no mobile coverage). I'm not a fussy traveller having spent a lot of lime in Asia, Africa and latin America but the train was like something out of the 80s that needs a serious update if its going to attract younger travellers.
Brisbane to Coffs Harbour, Train #32 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Aug 27, 2025
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Brisbane to Coffs Harbour Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
NSW TrainLink
Economy Class
05:00
11:02
$44.55
Train
NSW TrainLink
Economy Class
06:00
11:02
$44.55
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
06:25
13:15
$650.71
Bus
Greyhound Australia
Flexible
07:00
15:10
$62.42
  5.0
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
07:30
14:55
$308.12
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
08:00
12:05
$336.84
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
08:25
12:15
$389.33
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
08:45
13:15
$466.83
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
09:15
13:15
$650.71
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
09:50
10:50
$154.62
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
10:15
16:20
$650.71
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
10:40
15:20
$251.87
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
11:15
15:20
$251.87
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
11:35
15:20
$251.87
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
11:55
20:10
$356.86
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
12:15
16:20
$466.83
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
12:40
20:10
$264.42
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
13:15
19:15
$251.87
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
13:45
19:10
$222.41
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
14:10
20:10
$372.55

How to get from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour

Travelling between Brisbane and Coffs Harbour is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 503.92 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 29.20.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 17 hours to travel between Brisbane and Coffs Harbour depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Brisbane and Coffs Harbour. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 16h 10m to reach Coffs Harbour.

How much does it cost to get from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour?

Travelling between Brisbane and Coffs Harbour can be as cheap as USD 29.20 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 503.92 if you buy a Qantas Airways flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Brisbane and Coffs Harbour ?

  • 60 from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour starting from 06:00 Brisbane Airport until 20:40 Brisbane Airport
  • 12 from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour starting from 07:00 Brisbane Coach Terminal until 14:00 Brisbane Coach Terminal
  • 2 from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour starting from 05:45 Brisbane Roma Street until 05:45 Brisbane Roma Street

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 285.61.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Brisbane and Coffs Harbour

Jetstar Airways, Link Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia

Bus

Travelling from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Brisbane and Coffs Harbour

FlixBus, Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 64% took a train
  • 35% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour

Facts about the transport from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour

Cheapest Transport$30
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure5:45 AM
Latest Departure8:40 PM
Departures per day74
Distance809 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFlixBus, Greyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Link Airways, NSW TrainLink, Premier Motor Service, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia