There are 7 ways to get from Mermaid Waters to Coffs Harbour by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Robina station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane BNE - CFS
4h 24m$320–778Train
cheapest- Take the train from Robina station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain 32
8h 4m$42–182Bus via Surfers Paradise
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbourbus Au001
7h 45m$46–72Drive 304.8 km
- Drive from Mermaid Waters to Coffs Harbourcar 304.8 km
3h 13m$56–81Fly from Gold Coast Airport
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane OOL - CFS
5h 41m$402–802Bus
- Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Coffs Harbourbus Pm11
8h 44m$60–86Bus via Coffs Harbour (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbourbus Sydney
9h 14m$66–132
Mermaid Waters to Coffs Harbour by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mermaid Waters to Coffs Harbour is to bus via Surfers Paradise which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Mermaid Waters to Coffs Harbour is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Mermaid Waters to Coffs Harbour. However, there are services departing from Rio Vista Bvd near Wayfarer Ave and arriving at Coffs Harbour via Broadbeach South station, stop C and Surfers Paradise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Mermaid Waters station to Coffs Harbour station. However, there are services departing from Robina station, platform 2 and arriving at Coffs Harbour Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Mermaid Waters and Coffs Harbour is 435 km. The road distance is 304.8 km.
The best way to get from Mermaid Waters to Coffs Harbour without a car is to bus via Surfers Paradise which takes 7h 45m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Mermaid Waters to Coffs Harbour, including transfers.
Mermaid Waters to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Mermaid Waters to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by Translink, depart from Robina station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Mermaid Waters to Coffs Harbour is to bus via Surfers Paradise which takes 7h 45m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $190 and takes 8h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $400 - $800 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Mermaid Waters, QLD, Australia and Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbour once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rio Vista Bvd near Wayfarer Ave to Coffs Harbour Station via Robina station, Robina station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 8h 4m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–800
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–800
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $60–75
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Burleigh Heads to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Flexible
- $85–130
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Booking & Getting There
Mermaid Waters to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Coffs Harbour station.
Coffs Harbour is 1h ahead of Mermaid Waters. It is currently 8:47 PM in Mermaid Waters and 9:47 PM in Coffs Harbour.
Mermaid Waters to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mermaid Waters to Coffs Harbour is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Mermaid Waters to Coffs Harbour.
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