There are 6 ways to get from Port Stephens Shire to Coffs Harbour by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Heatherbrae to Coffs Harbourbus Pm12
7h 27m$65–92Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maitland Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain 33 / ...
8h 20m$40–195Drive 356.5 km
- Drive from Port Stephens Shire to Coffs Harbourcar 356.5 km
3h 55m$65–94Fly from Newcastle Airport
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane NTL - CFS
4h 38m$464–956Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Stockton Wharf to Queens Wharfferry Stkn
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Coffs Harbourbus Au001
9h 39m$67–100Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
6h 50m$218–430
Port Stephens Shire to Coffs Harbour by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Port Stephens Shire to Coffs Harbour is to train which costs $40 - $200 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Port Stephens Shire to Coffs Harbour is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Stephens Shire to Coffs Harbour. However, there are services departing from Coachwood Dr After Laurina St and arriving at Coffs Harbour via Raymond Terrace Shopping Centre, Sturgeon St and Heatherbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Stephens Shire station to Coffs Harbour station. However, there are services departing from Hexham Station and arriving at Coffs Harbour Station via Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Port Stephens Shire and Coffs Harbour is 411 km. The road distance is 356.5 km.
The best way to get from Port Stephens Shire to Coffs Harbour without a car is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Port Stephens Shire to Coffs Harbour, including transfers.
Port Stephens Shire to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Heatherbrae station.
Port Stephens Shire to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Maitland Station.
The best way to get from Port Stephens Shire to Coffs Harbour is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs $65 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $200 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $460 - $1,000 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Port Stephens Shire, NSW, Australia and Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Heatherbrae to Coffs Harbour once daily. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Maitland Station to Coffs Harbour Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–180 and the journey takes 5h 55m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $460–950
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $460–950
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–850
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Maitland Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–60
- First
- $65–75
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Maitland Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–45
- First Class
- $45–70
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Heatherbrae to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Newcastle to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
Ferry from Stockton Wharf to Queens Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
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Port Stephens Shire to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Coffs Harbour station.
Port Stephens Shire to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Coffs Harbour Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Stephens Shire to Coffs Harbour is 356 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Port Stephens Shire to Coffs Harbour.
There are 493+ hotels available in Coffs Harbour.