What is the cheapest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay?

The fastest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay is to drive which takes 3h and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Coffs Harbour and Rainbow Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coffs Harbour and arriving at Tweed Heads. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay?

The distance between Coffs Harbour and Rainbow Bay is 316 km. The road distance is 285.6 km.

How do I travel from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay without a car is to bus via Byron Bay which takes 5h 34m and costs $130 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay bus from?

Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Coffs Harbour station.

Bus or fly from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay?

The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay is to bus via Byron Bay which takes 5h 34m and costs $130 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $360 - $700 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay bus arrive?

Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Tweed Heads station.

Can I drive from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay.

How do I get a bus ticket from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay?

Book your Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Rainbow Bay?

There are 2777+ hotels available in Rainbow Bay.

Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay by bus, car, plane, or train

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Bus via Byron Bay
best
1. Take the bus from Park Beach Plaza – Bus Zone Stop ID 245021 to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus Dt18
2. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus
5h 34m
$134–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Bilingabus Au001
6h 18m
$45–72
Drive 285.6 km
1. Drive from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Baycar 285.6 km
3h
$51–73
Fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CFS - OOL
4h 8m
$360–684
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Tweed Headsbus Pm12
6h 25m
$50–75
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, line 760 bus
1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CFS - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Take the bus from Varsity Lakes station, stop A to Griffith St at Coolangatta Eastbus
4h 7m
$308–677

Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Bay by bus

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Distance: 316.3 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Rainbow Bay, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Park Beach Plaza – Bus Zone Stop ID 245021 to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street, Byron Bay, and Gold Coast Airport in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 3 times a day.

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