There are 6 ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Port Stephens Shire by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Heatherbraebus Pm11
6h 43m$59–83Train
cheapest- Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Maitland Stationtrain 34 / ...
7h 29m$44–191Drive 356.5 km
- Drive from Coffs Harbour to Port Stephens Shirecar 356.5 km
3h 55m$65–93Fly to Newcastle Airport
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CFS - NTL
5h 1m$480–818Bus via Watt St Opp Customs House
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Newcastlebus Au001
8h 42m$64–105Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CFS - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
6h 14m$202–392
Coffs Harbour to Port Stephens Shire by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Port Stephens Shire is to train which costs $40 - $200 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Port Stephens Shire is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Coffs Harbour to Port Stephens Shire. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour and arriving at Coachwood Dr Opp Laurina St via Pacific Gardens, Pacific Hwy and Raymond Terrace Shopping Centre, Sturgeon St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Coffs Harbour station to Port Stephens Shire station. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour Station and arriving at Hexham Station via Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Port Stephens Shire is 411 km. The road distance is 356.5 km.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Port Stephens Shire without a car is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Coffs Harbour to Port Stephens Shire, including transfers.
Coffs Harbour to Port Stephens Shire bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Coffs Harbour station.
Coffs Harbour to Port Stephens Shire train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Coffs Harbour Station.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Port Stephens Shire is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $200 and takes 7h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $480 - $850 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Port Stephens Shire, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Coffs Harbour to Heatherbrae once daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Coffs Harbour Station to Maitland Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–180 and the journey takes 5h 54m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- 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 Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- $55–80
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $60–95
- 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
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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Coffs Harbour to Port Stephens Shire bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Heatherbrae station.
Coffs Harbour to Port Stephens Shire train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Maitland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coffs Harbour to Port Stephens Shire is 356 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Coffs Harbour to Port Stephens Shire.
There are 480+ hotels available in Port Stephens Shire.