How long is the Sydney to Coffs Harbour bus?

About 9 hours including rest stops. Express services with fewer stops are 8.5 hours.

How much is the Sydney to Coffs Harbour bus?

Fares start from around $39 one-way booked ahead. Same-day fares typically run $62 to $90.

Which is better: bus or train from Sydney to Coffs Harbour?

The XPT train is faster (about 8 hours) and more comfortable but runs only twice a day. Buses run more frequently and are usually cheaper.

Where does the bus arrive in Coffs Harbour?

Coffs Harbour railway station on the south side of town. Taxis are available; the harbour foreshore is a 15-minute walk.

Are there overnight buses from Sydney to Coffs Harbour?

Yes, Greyhound and Premier run overnight services that arrive in Coffs early morning. Useful if you are continuing onwards to Byron Bay or Brisbane the next day.

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About this route

The Sydney–Coffs Harbour corridor.

Sydney to Coffs Harbour is a 540-kilometre stretch of the Pacific Highway, served by Greyhound, Premier Motor Service, FlixBus and NSW TrainLink. Coach journey time is around 9 hours including rest stops at Newcastle, Taree and Port Macquarie. The corridor is fully dual-carriageway from Sydney to Coffs, so journey times are consistent year-round.

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Who runs this route.

FlixBus Australia
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Sydney to Coffs Harbour

The Sydney–Coffs Harbour corridor.

Who runs this route.

FlixBus Australia

NSW TrainLink

Greyhound Australia

Premier Motor Service

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Newcastle → Coffs Harbour

What to know before you go.

Sydney to Coffs Harbour, answered.

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Sydney to Coffs Harbour

The Sydney–Coffs Harbour corridor.

Who runs this route.

FlixBus Australia

NSW TrainLink

Greyhound Australia

Premier Motor Service

Save up to $9 by splitting this trip.

Sydney → Newcastle

Newcastle → Coffs Harbour

What to know before you go.

Sydney to Coffs Harbour, answered.

How long is the Sydney to Coffs Harbour bus?

How much is the Sydney to Coffs Harbour bus?

Which is better: bus or train from Sydney to Coffs Harbour?

Where does the bus arrive in Coffs Harbour?

Are there overnight buses from Sydney to Coffs Harbour?

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