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How to get fromCoffs Harbour to Heron Islandby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Heron Island by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Gladstonetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    16h 18m
    $205–2,287

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Gladstonebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    19h 38m
    $232–308

  3. Fly to Gladstone Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane CFS - GLT
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    10h 15m
    $811–896

  4. Bus, ferry via Coffs Harbour

    1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Gladstonebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    23h 58m
    $270–414

  5. Fly to Rockhampton, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane CFS - ROK
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Gladstonebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    10h 24m
    $650–803

Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gladstone Airport (GLT) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Coffs Harbour to Heron Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 987.2 km
  • Duration: 16h 18m

What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Heron Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Coffs Harbour to Heron Island. However, you can take the train to Roma Street Station, walk to Roma Street, take the train to Gladstone, take the taxi to Gladstone Marina, then take the ferry to Heron Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop to Heron Island via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Gladstone, and Gladstone Marina in around 19h 38m.

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