There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MEL - CFS
2h$210–600Train
cheapest- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain 33 / ...
21h 33m$116–446Bus via Melbourne
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbourbus Brisbane
21h 9m$223–428Drive 1,352 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbourcar 1,352 km
14h 12m$240–346Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane MEL - BNK
- Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Park Beach Plaza – Bus Zone Stop ID 245021bus
5h 30m$218–451Bus
- Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Coffs Harbourbus Pm12
22h 17m$180–227
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour is to train which costs $110 - $450 and takes 21h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour is to fly which takes 2h and costs $210 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Coffs Harbour via Melbourne and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Coffs Harbour station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station and arriving at Coffs Harbour Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 33m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Coffs Harbour is 1116 km. The road distance is 1352 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour without a car is to bus via Melbourne which takes 21h 9m and costs $220 - $430.
It takes approximately 2h to fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS), including transfers and time at the airport.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadows Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour is to fly which takes 2h and costs $210 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Melbourne, which costs $220 - $430 and takes 21h 9m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $450 and takes 21h 33m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia?
Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Coffs Harbour via Skybus Coach Terminal, Melbourne, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station in around 21h 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–550
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–550
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–370
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–750
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–370
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–370
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–270
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–240
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–240
Train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $60–90
- First Class
- $85–130
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $85–120
- Advantage
- $100–150
- Flexible
- $120–180
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Chatswood to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Park Beach Plaza – Bus Zone Stop ID 245021
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Campbellfield to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Melbourne Airport Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour is 1352 km. It takes approximately 14h 12m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour.
Qantas offers flights from Melbourne Airport Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport Airport.
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