There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane to Scott's Head by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Macksville Stationtrain 32
7h 56m$49–185Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Macksvillebus Pm11
11h 13m$82–114Drive 454.3 km
- Drive from Brisbane to Scott's Headcar 454.3 km
4h 51m$83–120Fly, bus
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane BNE - CFS
- Take the bus from Southern Cross University to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus
7h 3m$323–797Bus via Coffs Harbour
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Coffs Harbourbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Park Av At Little St to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus 360 / ...
13h 5m$87–168
Brisbane to Scott's Head by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Scott's Head is to train which costs $45 - $190 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Scott's Head is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Scott's Head. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Scotts Head Public School, Vernon Rd via Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Scott's Head station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Macksville Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Brisbane and Scott's Head is 466 km. The road distance is 454.3 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Scott's Head without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs $45 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Brisbane to Scott's Head, including transfers.
Brisbane to Scott's Head bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Brisbane station.
Brisbane to Scott's Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Scott's Head is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs $45 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 11h 13m.
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Scott's Head, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Roma Street Station to Macksville Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–180 and the journey takes 6h 12m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Brisbane to Macksville once daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 9h 40m.
- 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
- $280–490
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–490
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $65–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Macksville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Brisbane to Scott's Head bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Macksville station.
Brisbane to Scott's Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Macksville Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Scott's Head is 454 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Brisbane to Scott's Head.
There are 172+ hotels available in Scott's Head.