There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sawtell by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane BNE - CFS
1h 57m$289–627Train
cheapest- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Sawtell Stationtrain 32
6h 50m$48–204Bus via Brisbane Roma Street
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Sawtell Station, Coach Stopbus 3206
7h 41m$67–87Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brisbane-BNE to Sawtell402.9 km
4h 21mDrive 402.9 km
- Drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sawtellcar 402.9 km
4h 21m$72–103Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbourbus Au001
8h 55m$60–96
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sawtell by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sawtell is to bus which costs $60 - $100 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sawtell is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs $280 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sawtell station. However, there are services departing from Brisbane International and arriving at Sawtell Station, Coach Stop via Roma Street Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane Airport (BNE) station to Sawtell station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Sawtell Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Sawtell is 333 km. The road distance is 402.9 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sawtell without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $45 - $210.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sawtell, including transfers.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sawtell bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sawtell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.
The best way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sawtell is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs $280 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $210 and takes 6h 50m, you could also bus via Brisbane Roma Street, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Brisbane Airport (BNE), Australia and Sawtell, NSW, Australia?
Link Airways flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) once daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Roma Street Station to Sawtell Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–180 and the journey takes 5h 26m.
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–480
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–480
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Sawtell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Sawtell Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brisbane-BNE to Sawtell
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sawtell bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Sawtell Station, Coach Stop.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sawtell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Sawtell Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sawtell is 403 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sawtell.
There are 486+ hotels available in Sawtell.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Sawtell. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







