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How to get fromBairnsdale to Coffs Harbourby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Bairnsdale to Coffs Harbour by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MEL - CFS
    7h 31m
    $258–642

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Canberrabus bus
    2. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    21h 20m
    $80–292

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbourbus bus
    17h 58m
    $106–283

  4. Drive 1,203.4 km

    1. Drive from Bairnsdale to Coffs Harbourcar car 1,203.4 km
    13h 52m
    $215–310

  5. Bus to Merimbula Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Bennet Lanebus bus
    2. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MIM - CFS
    12h 25m
    $394–628

  6. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane CBR - CFS
    11h 22m
    $328–794

  7. Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane AVV - CFS
    11h 21m
    $184–732

  8. Bus via Bega

    1. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Carp St/Church Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bega to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood to Coffs Harbourbus bus
    25h 31m
    $138–236

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    25h 40m
    $120–464

Bairnsdale to Coffs Harbour by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration21h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,412 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia and Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Bairnsdale to Coffs Harbour via Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave, Canberra, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station in around 17h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bairnsdale Station to Coffs Harbour Station via Southern Cross and Central Station in around 25h 40m.

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