There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane to Scotts 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$40–184Bus via Grafton
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus 3204 / ...
- Take the bus from Grafton City South to Macksvillebus Pm11
8h 34m$57–82Drive 455 km
- Drive from Brisbane to Scotts Headcar 455 km
4h 52m$81–117Fly, 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$312–695Bus
- 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 9m$86–166
Brisbane to Scotts Head by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Scotts Head is to train which costs $35 - $190 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Scotts Head is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane station to Scotts Head. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station, Stand F and arriving at Adin St Before Short St via Grafton City South and Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Scotts 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 Scotts Head is 466 km. The road distance is 455 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Scotts Head without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs $35 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Brisbane to Scotts Head, including transfers.
Brisbane to Scotts Head bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Brisbane to Scotts Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Scotts Head is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs $35 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Grafton, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Scotts Head, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Roma Street Station to Macksville Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–180 and the journey takes 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Adin St Before Short St via Grafton Station, Coach Stop, Grafton City South, Macksville, and Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St in around 8h 34m.
- 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 Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–60
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Grafton Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Grafton City South to Macksville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Southern Cross University to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
Bus from Park Av At Little St to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $75–110
- Advantage
- $85–130
- Flexible
- $100–160
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More Questions & Answers
Brisbane to Scotts Head bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Grafton Station, Coach Stop.
Brisbane to Scotts Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Macksville Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Scotts Head is 455 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Brisbane to Scotts Head.
There are 171+ hotels available in Scotts Head.












