There are 3 ways to get from Lake Cathie to Coffs Harbour by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Lake Cathie to Coffs Harbour by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Cathie to Coffs Harbour is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Cathie to Coffs Harbour is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Cathie to Coffs Harbour. However, there are services departing from Lake Cathie Village Centre, Ocean Dr and arriving at Coffs Harbour via Settlement City Shopping Centre and Port Macquarie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Cathie station to Coffs Harbour station. However, there are services departing from Wauchope Station and arriving at Coffs Harbour Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Lake Cathie and Coffs Harbour is 178 km. The road distance is 167.5 km.
The best way to get from Lake Cathie to Coffs Harbour without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $80 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Lake Cathie to Coffs Harbour, including transfers.
Lake Cathie to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Port Macquarie station.
Lake Cathie to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wauchope Station.
The best way to get from Lake Cathie to Coffs Harbour is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $80 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Lake Cathie, NSW, Australia and Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Wauchope Station to Coffs Harbour Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $18–150 and the journey takes 2h 8m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wauchope Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $35–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wauchope Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $23–35
- First Class
- $30–50
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Cathie to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Coffs Harbour station.
Lake Cathie to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Coffs Harbour Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Cathie to Coffs Harbour is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Lake Cathie to Coffs Harbour.
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