There are 9 ways to get from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly to Gold Coast Airport
best- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CFS - OOL
4h 33m$361–684Train
cheapest- Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
8h 17m$43–196Bus via Ballina
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange – Tamar Streetbus Dt18
- Take the bus from Ballina to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
6h$118–159Drive 311.8 km
- Drive from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coastcar 311.8 km
3h 26m$56–80Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CFS - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
3h 28m$307–676Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane CFS - BNK
- Take the bus from Ballina to Surfers Paradisebus
7h 52m$130–496Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
6h 22m$59–115Bus #2
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradisebus Au001
7h 13m$49–85Bus #3
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
8h 22m$59–85
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Ballina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour Station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) and Gold Coast is 264 km. The road distance is 311.8 km.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast without a car is to bus via Ballina which takes 6h and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast, including transfers.
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Dorrigo Transit, depart from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures station.
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Coffs Harbour Station.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $360 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Ballina, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 6h, you could also train, which costs $40 - $200 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS), Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Surfers Paradise via Bus Interchange – Tamar Street and Ballina in around 6h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–750
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–700
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–700
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–480
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–480
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–480
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–480
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–440
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- 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
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange – Tamar Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Ballina to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $28–45
- Flexible
- $30–45
Bus from Ballina to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $28–45
- Flexible
- $30–45
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Dorrigo Transit, arrive at Bus Interchange – Tamar Street station.
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast.
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