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How to get fromCoffs Harbour to Airlie Beachby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Airlie Beach by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CFS - PPP
    6h 11m
    $692–1,068

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    23h 2m
    $145–4,177

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    25h 13m
    $201–344

  4. Drive 1,478.3 km

    1. Drive from Coffs Harbour to Airlie Beachcar car 1,478.3 km
    16h 54m
    $264–381

  5. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane CFS - HTI
    7h 55m
    $342–998

  6. Fly to Mackay, bus

    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CFS - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    8h 11m
    $505–768

  7. Bus via Coffs Harbour

    1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus Townsville / ...
    28h 45m
    $243–488

Coffs Harbour to Airlie Beach by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration23h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,225.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and three other airlines fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Coffs Harbour Station to Airlie Beach Central via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 23h 2m.

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