There are 6 ways to get from Kotara to Coffs Harbour by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain 33 / ...
7h 21m$35–197Bus
- Take the bus from Charlestown to Coffs Harbourbus Pm12
7h 35m$69–95Drive 385.2 km
- Drive from Kotara to Coffs Harbourcar 385.2 km
4h 6m$71–102Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kotara Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
5h 12m$210–386Bus via Newcastle
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Coffs Harbourbus Au001
9h$55–91Fly from Newcastle Airport
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane NTL - CFS
5h 21m$478–864
Kotara to Coffs Harbour by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kotara to Coffs Harbour is to train which costs $35 - $200 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kotara to Coffs Harbour is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Kotara to Coffs Harbour. However, there are services departing from Joslin St Shops, Joslin St and arriving at Coffs Harbour via Charlestown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kotara station to Coffs Harbour station. However, there are services departing from Kotara Station and arriving at Coffs Harbour Station via Broadmeadow Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Kotara and Coffs Harbour is 449 km. The road distance is 385.2 km.
The best way to get from Kotara to Coffs Harbour without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $35 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Kotara to Coffs Harbour, including transfers.
Kotara to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Charlestown station.
Kotara to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadow Station.
The best way to get from Kotara to Coffs Harbour is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $35 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $470 - $900 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Kotara, NSW, Australia and Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Broadmeadow Station to Coffs Harbour Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–190 and the journey takes 6h 17m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Charlestown to Coffs Harbour once daily. Tickets cost $65–90 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $470–950
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–950
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–330
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–800
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $550–800
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–950
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $65–80
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–75
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Kotara Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Charlestown to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Newcastle to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Kotara to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Coffs Harbour station.
Kotara to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Coffs Harbour Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotara to Coffs Harbour is 385 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Kotara to Coffs Harbour.
There are 494+ hotels available in Coffs Harbour.











