There are 5 ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Lake Macquarie by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Charlestownbus Pm11
6h 23m$61–86Train
cheapest- Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain 34 / ...
6h 35m$41–186Drive 416.9 km
- Drive from Coffs Harbour to Morissetcar 416.9 km
4h 24m$75–108Fly, train
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CFS - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain
4h 35m$192–373Bus via Darby St Opp Newcastle Art Gallery
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Newcastlebus Au001
7h 58m$60–97
Coffs Harbour to Lake Macquarie by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Lake Macquarie is to train which costs $40 - $190 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Lake Macquarie is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Coffs Harbour to Lake Macquarie. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour and arriving at Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand B via Smart St At Smith St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Coffs Harbour station to Lake Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour Station and arriving at Cardiff Station via Broadmeadow Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Lake Macquarie is 421 km. The road distance is 416.9 km.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Lake Macquarie without a car is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Coffs Harbour to Lake Macquarie, including transfers.
Coffs Harbour to Lake Macquarie bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Coffs Harbour station.
Coffs Harbour to Lake Macquarie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Coffs Harbour Station.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Lake Macquarie is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs $60 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $190 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Coffs Harbour to Charlestown once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Coffs Harbour Station to Broadmeadow Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–180 and the journey takes 6h 16m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–320
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–60
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Charlestown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Coffs Harbour to Lake Macquarie bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Charlestown station.
Coffs Harbour to Lake Macquarie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Broadmeadow Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coffs Harbour to Lake Macquarie is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Coffs Harbour to Lake Macquarie.
There are 484+ hotels available in Lake Macquarie.