There are 6 ways to get from Nambucca Heads to Hope Island by bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads to Southportbus Brisbane
8h 42m$66–143Train
cheapest- Take the train from Urunga Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
8h 44m$47–188Drive 379.6 km
- Drive from Nambucca Heads to Hope Islandcar 379.6 km
4h 4m$69–99Bus, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Toormina Rd Opp Bayldon Community Centrebus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CFS - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1train
5h 46m$321–792Bus via Burleigh Heads station, platform 1
- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads to Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
10h 27m$77–104Bus, fly to Gold Coast Airport
- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Toormina Rd Opp Bayldon Community Centrebus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CFS - OOL
7h 37m$403–843
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Hope Island is to train which costs $45 - $190 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Hope Island is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Nambucca Heads to Hope Island. However, there are services departing from Nambucca Heads and arriving at Santa Barbara Rd at Hope Island Shopping Centre via Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Nambucca Heads station to Hope Island station. However, there are services departing from Urunga Station and arriving at Hope Island station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Nambucca Heads and Hope Island is 426 km. The road distance is 379.6 km.
The best way to get from Nambucca Heads to Hope Island without a car is to bus via Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 which takes 10h 27m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Nambucca Heads to Hope Island, including transfers.
Nambucca Heads to Hope Island bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Nambucca Heads station.
Nambucca Heads to Hope Island train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Urunga Station.
The best way to get from Nambucca Heads to Hope Island is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $190 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Nambucca Heads, NSW, Australia and Hope Island, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Nambucca Heads to Southport twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Hope Island via Urunga Public School, Bowra St, Urunga Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Hope Island station, platform 1, Hope Island station, stop B, and Santa Barbara Rd at Hope Island Shopping Centre in around 8h 44m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–800
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $400–800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–750
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–800
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Urunga Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–60
- First
- $65–75
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Nambucca Heads to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $70–110
- Flexible
- $95–150
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Nambucca Heads to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Nambucca Heads to Burleigh Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Toormina Rd Opp Bayldon Community Centre
Bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Toormina Rd Opp Bayldon Community Centre
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Booking & Getting There
Nambucca Heads to Hope Island bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Southport station.
Hope Island is 1h behind Nambucca Heads. It is currently 9:48 AM in Nambucca Heads and 8:48 AM in Hope Island.
Nambucca Heads to Hope Island train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nambucca Heads to Hope Island is 380 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Nambucca Heads to Hope Island.
There are 2214+ hotels available in Hope Island.













