There are 6 ways to get from Coolangatta to Hat Head by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 162 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 34 / ...
9h 44m$47–199Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
11h 54m$40–198Bus
- Take the bus from Bilinga to Kempseybus Au001
10h 58m$64–108Drive 398.6 km
- Drive from Coolangatta to Hat Headcar 398.6 km
4h 18m$72–104Fly, bus
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane OOL - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
8h 8m$370–764Bus via Macksville
- Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Macksvillebus Pm11
- Take the bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus 468
10h 59m$66–95
Coolangatta to Hat Head by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to Hat Head is to train which costs $40 - $200 and takes 11h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Coolangatta to Hat Head is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Coolangatta to Hat Head. However, there are services departing from Griffith St at Coolangatta East and arriving at Vine St At Day St via Bilinga and Belgrave St After Stuart St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Coolangatta station to Hat Head station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Kempsey Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
The distance between Coolangatta and Hat Head is 502 km. The road distance is 398.6 km.
The best way to get from Coolangatta to Hat Head without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 44m and costs $45 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Coolangatta to Hat Head, including transfers.
Coolangatta to Hat Head bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Bilinga station.
Coolangatta to Hat Head train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Coolangatta to Hat Head is to bus which takes 10h 58m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $200 and takes 11h 54m.
What companies run services between Coolangatta, QLD, Australia and Hat Head, NSW, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Bilinga to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Gap St Hat Head via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Kempsey Station, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 11h 54m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Casino Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
Train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Bilinga to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Tweed Heads to Macksville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
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More Questions & Answers
Coolangatta to Hat Head bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
Coolangatta to Hat Head train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coolangatta to Hat Head is 399 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Coolangatta to Hat Head.
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