What is the cheapest way to get from Grafton to Kotara?

The cheapest way to get from Grafton to Kotara is to train which costs $45 - $200 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grafton to Kotara?

The fastest way to get from Grafton to Kotara is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Grafton and Kotara?

No, there is no direct bus from Grafton to Kotara. However, there are services departing from Fitzroy St After Prince St and arriving at Joslin St Opp Joslin St Shops via Grafton City South and Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Grafton and Kotara?

No, there is no direct train from Grafton station to Kotara station. However, there are services departing from Grafton Station and arriving at Kotara Station via Broadmeadow Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Grafton to Kotara?

The distance between Grafton and Kotara is 537 km. The road distance is 468.8 km.

How do I travel from Grafton to Kotara without a car?

The best way to get from Grafton to Kotara without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs $45 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Grafton to Kotara?

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Grafton to Kotara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grafton to Kotara bus from?

Grafton to Kotara bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Grafton City South station.

Where do I catch the Grafton to Kotara train from?

Grafton to Kotara train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Grafton Station.

Train or bus from Grafton to Kotara?

The best way to get from Grafton to Kotara is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs $45 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h.

Where does the Grafton to Kotara bus arrive?

Grafton to Kotara bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Charlestown station.

Where does the Grafton to Kotara train arrive?

Grafton to Kotara train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Broadmeadow Station.

Can I drive from Grafton to Kotara?

Yes, the driving distance between Grafton to Kotara is 469 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Grafton to Kotara.

Where can I stay near Kotara?

There are 557+ hotels available in Kotara.

Grafton to Kotara - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Grafton to Kotara by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Grafton Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain 34 / ...
7h 50m
$47–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grafton City South to Charlestownbus Pm11
9h
$72–108
Drive 468.8 km
1. Drive from Grafton to Kotaracar 468.8 km
5h 4m
$84–120
Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport
1. Take the bus from Grafton to Bilingabus
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane OOL - NTL
7h 57m
$125–535
Bus via Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Grafton to Newcastlebus Au001
9h 37m
$68–110
Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Grafton Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CFS - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Kotara Stationtrain
8h 11m
$210–510
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport
1. Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane BNE - NTL
8h 20m
$142–548
Bus, bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fitzroy St After Prince St to McLachlan Park, River Stbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Park to Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivalsbus
3. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNK - SYD
4. Take the train from Central Station to Kotara Stationtrain
8h 50m
$125–334

Grafton to Kotara by train

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Distance: 537.4 km
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Grafton, NSW, Australia and Kotara, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Grafton Station to Broadmeadow Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–200 and the journey takes 7h 27m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Grafton City South to Charlestown once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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