There are 5 ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Samford by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CFS - BNE
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 2 to Ferny Grove station, platform 2train
3h 30m$307–654Train
cheapest- Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
7h 13m$43–175Bus via George Street Stop 116 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbanebus Brisbane
8h 58m$72–136Drive 404.8 km
- Drive from Coffs Harbour to Samfordcar 404.8 km
4h 24m$73–105Bus
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbanebus Pm12
10h 33m$73–100
Coffs Harbour to Samford by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Samford is to train which costs $40 - $180 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Samford is to fly and train which takes 3h 30m and costs $300 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Coffs Harbour to Samford. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour and arriving at Mount Glorious Rd near Mary Ring Dr via George Street Stop 116 and Ferny Grove station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Coffs Harbour station to Samford station. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour Station and arriving at Ferny Grove station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Samford is 357 km. The road distance is 404.8 km.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Samford without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs $40 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Coffs Harbour to Samford, including transfers.
Coffs Harbour to Samford bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Coffs Harbour station.
Coffs Harbour to Samford train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Coffs Harbour Station.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Samford is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs $40 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via George Street Stop 116, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Samford, QLD, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–180 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbane 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- 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
- $250–480
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–480
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 2 to Ferny Grove station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $90–140
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More Questions & Answers
Coffs Harbour to Samford bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Coffs Harbour to Samford train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coffs Harbour to Samford is 405 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Coffs Harbour to Samford.
There are 2545+ hotels available in Samford.






