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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradisebus bus Brisbane
    5h 15m
    $50–110

  2. Drive  308.2 km

    1. Drive from Coffs Harbour to Gold Coastcar car 308.2 km
    3h 22m
    $56–81

  3. Fly to Gold Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CFS - OOL
    4h 35m
    $384–868

  4. Bus via Byron Bay

    1. Take the bus from Park Beach Plaza – Bus Zone Stop ID 245021 to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus bus Dt18
    2. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Surfers Paradisebus bus
    5h 55m
    $148–190

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CFS - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    3h 39m
    $321–759

Coffs Harbour to Gold Coast by bus

Calendar45Weekly Buses
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradise 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Qantas, Jetstar, and three other airlines fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 5 times a day.

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