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$56–200Train
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 52m$52–200Bus 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$76–107Drive 398.6 km
- Drive from Coolangatta to Hat Headcar 398.6 km
4h 18m$72–103Fly, 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 9m$390–816Bus
- Take the bus from Bilinga to Kempseybus Au001
11h$60–98
Coolangatta to Hat Head by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to Hat Head is to bus which costs $60 - $100 and takes 11h.
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 Tweed Heads and arriving at Vine St At Day St via Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
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 52m.
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 $55 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Coolangatta to Hat Head, including transfers.
Coolangatta to Hat Head bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Tweed Heads 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 via Macksville which takes 10h 59m and costs $75 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $200 and takes 11h 52m.
What companies run services between Coolangatta, QLD, Australia and Hat Head, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Tweed Heads to Vine St At Day St via Macksville, Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St, Kemp St Before Tozer St, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 10h 59m. 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 52m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Casino Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $55–65
- Sleeper
- $150–170
Train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $70–85
- Sleeper
- $170–190
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Coolangatta to Hat Head bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Macksville 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.
There are 178+ hotels available in Hat Head.




