Sydney to Coffs Harbour

Sydney to Coffs Harbour

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Coffs Harbour
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Sydney to Coffs Harbour Destination Reviews

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Sarah G
Comfy seats, great legroom. Staff were efficient and friendly. A pity there was no vegetarian option for the hot dinner. I'm vegan but there wasn't even a vegetarian option. Very disappointing, especially in this day and age.
Sydney to Coffs Harbour, Train #31 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Dec 29, 2025
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Sydney to Coffs Harbour Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
NSW TrainLinkBus
Standard Bus
05:47
15:45
$36.89
Bus
NSW TrainLinkBus
Standard Bus
06:10
15:45
$36.89
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
07:00
12:10
$456.04
Train
NSW TrainLink
Economy Class
07:16
15:57
$36.89
  3.5
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
08:15
09:30
$220.74
Flight
Regional Express
Economy
09:00
10:25
$242.24
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
10:00
17:30
$320.92
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
10:30
17:30
$292.45
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
11:40
13:10
$472.03
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
12:00
13:15
$376.38
Flight
Regional Express
Economy
12:25
13:50
$195.83
Bus
NSW TrainLinkBus
Standard Bus
13:45
23:36
$36.89
Flight
Regional Express
Economy
14:30
15:55
$178.29
Train
NSW TrainLink
Economy Class
14:47
23:35
$50.06
  3.5
Bus
NSW TrainLinkBus
Standard Bus
15:05
00:43
$36.89
Bus
Greyhound Australia
Flexible
18:00
02:40
$90.30
Flight
Regional Express
Economy
18:45
20:10
$141.50
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
20:00
12:10
$844.46
Bus
Greyhound Australia
Flexible
20:30
05:10
$90.30
Bus
Greyhound Australia
Flexible
21:30
06:10
$78.59

How to get from Sydney to Coffs Harbour

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 482.16 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 39.92.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 27 hours to travel between Sydney and Coffs Harbour depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Sydney and Coffs Harbour. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1days 2h 35m to reach Coffs Harbour.

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

Travelling between Sydney and Coffs Harbour can be as cheap as USD 39.92 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 482.16 if you buy a Virgin Australia 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 Sydney and Coffs Harbour ?

  • 17 from Sydney to Coffs Harbour starting from 08:55 Sydney Airport Australia until 20:15 Sydney Airport Australia
  • 15 from Sydney to Coffs Harbour starting from 05:47 Sydney Central Station until 20:30 Sydney Central Station

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sydney 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 Sydney to Coffs Harbour, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 147.02.

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 Sydney and Coffs Harbour

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

Bus

Travelling from Sydney 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 Sydney and Coffs Harbour

FlixBus, Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLinkBus, 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 Sydney 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

  • 75% took a train
  • 24% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Sydney to Coffs Harbour

Facts about the transport from Sydney to Coffs Harbour

Cheapest Transport$40
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure5:47 AM
Latest Departure8:30 PM
Departures per day32
Distance1063 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFlixBus, Greyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Link Airways, Premier Motor Service, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Regional Express, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia