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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Coffs Harbour by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane CNS - CFS
    6h 30m
    $550–1,100

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain train 32
    31h 37m
    $214–6,351

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stopbus bus 3204 / ...
    34h 55m
    $294–437

  4. Drive  2,060.2 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Coffs Harbourcar car 2,060.2 km
    23h 51m
    $374–540

  5. Bus via Coffs Harbour

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Coffs Harbourbus bus Sydney
    39h 24m
    $324–504

Cairns to Coffs Harbour by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration31h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,677.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Coffs Harbour Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 31h 37m.

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