There are 6 ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Canberra by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane CFS - CBR
2h 21m$369–758Train
cheapest- Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
13h 48m$67–239Train, bus
- Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
12h 11m$82–264Bus
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
12h 23m$122–260Drive 785 km
- Drive from Coffs Harbour to Canberracar 785 km
8h 25m$169–244Bus, train
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Chatswoodbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centrebus 855
15h 3m$136–193
Coffs Harbour to Canberra by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Canberra is to train which costs $65 - $240 and takes 13h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Canberra is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $360 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Coffs Harbour to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour and arriving at Canberra via Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Coffs Harbour station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Canberra is 675 km. The road distance is 785 km.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 11m and costs $80 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Coffs Harbour to Canberra, including transfers.
Coffs Harbour to Canberra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Coffs Harbour station.
Coffs Harbour to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Coffs Harbour Station.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Canberra is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $360 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 12h 23m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $240 and takes 13h 48m.
What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
Link Airways, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coffs Harbour to Canberra via Central Station and Sydney Central Station in around 12h 23m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Canberra International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Canberra International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,000
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $430–700
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,000
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $85–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $85–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–65
- First Class
- $60–95
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–65
- First Class
- $60–95
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $90–130
- Flexible
- $120–200
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Chatswood
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Murrays Coaches
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- Murrays Coaches
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guideBooking & Getting There
Coffs Harbour to Canberra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Coffs Harbour to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coffs Harbour to Canberra is 785 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Coffs Harbour to Canberra.
Book your Coffs Harbour to Canberra train tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
Book your Coffs Harbour to Canberra bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
There are 945+ hotels available in Canberra.