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

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There are 9 ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Bairnsdale by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CFS - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    7h 40m
    $258–600

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Central Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 635 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Canberra to Bairnsdalebus bus
    21h 36m
    $81–295

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus
    20h 18m
    $114–293

  4. Drive 1,202.3 km

    1. Drive from Coffs Harbour to Bairnsdalecar car 1,202.3 km
    13h 52m
    $215–310

  5. Fly to Merimbula Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane CFS - MIM
    2. Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Bairnsdalebus bus
    10h 41m
    $396–606

  6. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane CFS - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus
    11h 46m
    $328–753

  7. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane CFS - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    11h 23m
    $177–672

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Central Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    25h 24m
    $121–464

  9. Bus via Bega

    1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Chatswoodbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Begabus bus Pm2
    3. Take the bus from Carp St/Church St to Bairnsdalebus bus
    25h 48m
    $140–229

Coffs Harbour to Bairnsdale by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration21h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,412.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Coffs Harbour to Bairnsdale via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, and Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave in around 20h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Coffs Harbour Station to Bairnsdale Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 25h 24m.

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