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How to get fromCoffs Harbour to Alice Springsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport

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    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane CFS - ASP
    6h 59m
    $703–2,146

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    2d 6h
    $375–1,005

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Central Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train
    2d 15h
    $2,525–6,892

  4. Drive  2,958.2 km

    1. Drive from Coffs Harbour to Alice Springscar car 2,958.2 km
    31h 17m
    $539–778

  5. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Park Beach Plaza – Bus Zone Stop ID 245021 to Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane BNK - ASP
    21h 14m
    $615–1,573

Coffs Harbour to Alice Springs by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$375Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,047.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?

Qantas, Regional Express, and Link Airways fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coffs Harbour to Alice Springs via Central Station, Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 2d 6h.

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