There are 6 ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Main Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
5h 35m$59–109Train
cheapest- Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
7h 12m$34–173Drive 310.3 km
- Drive from Coffs Harbour to Main Beachcar 310.3 km
3h 24m$56–81Fly to Gold Coast Airport
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CFS - OOL
5h$367–691Bus via Coffs Harbour
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradisebus Au001
6h 26m$50–81Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CFS - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
3h 34m$312–687
Coffs Harbour to Main Beach by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Main Beach is to train which costs $30 - $180 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Main Beach is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Coffs Harbour to Main Beach. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour and arriving at Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Coffs Harbour station to Main Beach station. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour Station and arriving at Main Beach station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Main Beach is 314 km. The road distance is 310.3 km.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Main Beach without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Coffs Harbour to Main Beach, including transfers.
Coffs Harbour to Main Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Coffs Harbour station.
Coffs Harbour to Main Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Coffs Harbour Station.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Main Beach is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $180 and takes 7h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $360 - $700 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Main Beach, 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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Coffs Harbour Station to Main Beach station, platform 2 via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 7h 12m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–700
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–700
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–400
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–400
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–400
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Coffs Harbour to Main Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.
Coffs Harbour to Main Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coffs Harbour to Main Beach is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Coffs Harbour to Main Beach.
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