There are 6 ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Nelson Bay by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Newcastlebus Sydney
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
8h 9m$64–150Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
8h 13m$45–192Drive 387.7 km
- Drive from Coffs Harbour to Nelson Baycar 387.7 km
4h 11m$70–101Fly to Newcastle Airport, bus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CFS - NTL
- Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus
5h 4m$475–811Bus via Raymond Terrace
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Heatherbraebus Pm11
- Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
8h 10m$63–88Fly to Sydney International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CFS - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus
6h 33m$199–384
Coffs Harbour to Nelson Bay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Nelson Bay is to train and bus which costs $45 - $200 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Nelson Bay is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $65 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Coffs Harbour to Nelson Bay. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour and arriving at Donald St Before Stockton St via Customs House, Watt St and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Nelson Bay is 478 km. The road distance is 387.7 km.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Nelson Bay without a car is to bus which takes 8h 9m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Coffs Harbour to Nelson Bay, including transfers.
Coffs Harbour to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Coffs Harbour station.
Coffs Harbour to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coffs Harbour to Nelson Bay is 388 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Coffs Harbour to Nelson Bay.
There are 1389+ hotels available in Nelson Bay.
What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Coffs Harbour to Donald St Before Stockton St via Customs House, Watt St, Hunter St Opp Cooper St, and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A in around 8h 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,500
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–750
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–650
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–350
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Newcastle Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–700
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–60
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $70–100
- Advantage
- $80–120
- Flexible
- $95–140
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Heatherbrae
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- +61 0(2) 4982 2940
- [email protected]
- Website
- pscoaches.com.au
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.pscoaches.com.au/
Bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.pscoaches.com.au/
Bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.pscoaches.com.au/
Bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.pscoaches.com.au/
Bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.pscoaches.com.au/
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