There are 7 ways to get from Crescent Head to Coolangatta by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Bilinga
best- Take the bus from Kempsey to Bilingabus Au001
9h 40m$60–91Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus 167 / ...
10h$54–198Train
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
9h 43m$106–262Drive 409.2 km
- Drive from Crescent Head to Coolangattacar 409.2 km
4h 32m$75–109Bus, fly to Gold Coast Airport
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane PQQ - OOL
6h 54m$410–863Bus
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Tweed Headsbus Pm12
11h 22m$78–112Bus, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PQQ - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
7h 19m$260–741
Crescent Head to Coolangatta by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Crescent Head to Coolangatta is to bus via Bilinga which costs $60 - $95 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Crescent Head to Coolangatta is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Crescent Head to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Crescent Head Country Club, Rankine St and arriving at Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Kempsey and Gold Coast Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Crescent Head station to Coolangatta station. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
The distance between Crescent Head and Coolangatta is 457 km. The road distance is 409.2 km.
The best way to get from Crescent Head to Coolangatta without a car is to bus via Bilinga which takes 9h 40m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Crescent Head to Coolangatta, including transfers.
Crescent Head to Coolangatta bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Kempsey station.
Crescent Head to Coolangatta train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.
The best way to get from Crescent Head to Coolangatta is to bus via Bilinga which takes 9h 40m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 9h 43m.
What companies run services between Crescent Head, NSW, Australia and Coolangatta, QLD, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Kempsey to Bilinga once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Crescent Head to McLean St at Queen Elizabeth Park via Kempsey Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop B in around 9h 43m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
Flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- 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
Train from Kempsey Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- 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
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Kempsey to Bilinga
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Crescent Head to Coolangatta bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Bilinga station.
Coolangatta is 1h behind Crescent Head. It is currently 5:42 AM in Crescent Head and 4:42 AM in Coolangatta.
Crescent Head to Coolangatta train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Crescent Head to Coolangatta is 409 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Crescent Head to Coolangatta.
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