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How to get fromBrisbane to Scott's Headby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane to Scott's Head by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Macksville Stationtrain train 32
    7h 56m
    $49–185

  2. Bus via Lismore

    1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus bus 176
    2. Take the bus from Lismore to Macksvillebus bus Pm11
    10h 3m
    $67–101

  3. Drive  454.3 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Scott's Headcar car 454.3 km
    4h 51m
    $83–120

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane BNE - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross University to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus bus
    7h 3m
    $323–747

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Coffs Harbourbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Park Av At Little St to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus bus 360 / ...
    13h 5m
    $87–168

Brisbane to Scott's Head by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 466.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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, you can take a bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Scotts Head Public School, Vernon Rd via Lismore, Macksville, and Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St in around 10h 3m.

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