There are 5 ways to get from Lake Macquarie to Coffs Harbour by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain 33 / ...
7h 26m$40–187Bus
- Take the bus from Charlestown to Coffs Harbourbus Pm12
7h 30m$59–90Drive 416.8 km
- Drive from Morisset to Coffs Harbourcar 416.8 km
4h 24m$75–108Train, fly
- Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
5h 7m$208–395Bus via Newcastle
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Coffs Harbourbus Au001
9h 6m$60–102
Lake Macquarie to Coffs Harbour by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Coffs Harbour is to train which costs $40 - $190 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Coffs Harbour is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Macquarie station to Coffs Harbour. However, there are services departing from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station and arriving at Coffs Harbour via Charlestown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Macquarie station to Coffs Harbour station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Station and arriving at Coffs Harbour Station via Broadmeadow Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Lake Macquarie and Coffs Harbour is 453 km. The road distance is 416.8 km.
The best way to get from Lake Macquarie to Coffs Harbour without a car is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs $40 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Lake Macquarie to Coffs Harbour, including transfers.
Lake Macquarie to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Charlestown station.
Lake Macquarie to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadow Station.
The best way to get from Lake Macquarie to Coffs Harbour is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs $40 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Lake Macquarie, 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 $35–180 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 $55–85 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
- $150–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–320
- 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
- $35–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–60
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Cardiff Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- $55–85
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Newcastle to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Lake Macquarie to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Coffs Harbour station.
Lake Macquarie to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Coffs Harbour Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Macquarie to Coffs Harbour is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Lake Macquarie to Coffs Harbour.
There are 490+ hotels available in Coffs Harbour.