Answer first
- Operators
- Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLink and FlixBus Australia
- Cheapest known fare
- From $56 with FlixBus Australia, seen when we last checked on 18 Oct. This operator prices by demand, so confirm it on their site.
- Journey time
- About 9h
- Distance
- 526 km by road
- Booking
- Booking is direct with the operator, not through AusBus.
The route at a glance
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.
Typical calling points
- SydneyNSW
- ChatswoodNSW
- HornsbyNSW
- TuggerahNSW
- Doyalson NorthNSW
- CharlestownNSW
- NewcastleNSW
- Coffs HarbourNSW
Typical stops on this corridor. Actual calling points vary by operator and service.
Journey essentials
- Onboard
- Wi-Fi · Toilet · USB charging · Wheelchair access
- Luggage
- 1 × 40kg checked bag
Compare operators
Who runs this route.
FlixBus Australia
Wi-FiToiletUSB chargingEco-friendly40kg luggageBookon FlixBus AustraliaFrom$56Services
Depart Arrive Runs 11:45 PM 7:05 AM+1 Daily NSW TrainLink
ToiletWheelchair access40kg luggageBookon NSW TrainLinkFrom$57Services
Depart Arrive Runs 5:47 AM 3:30 PM Fri–Sun 6:10 AM 3:45 PM Fri–Sun 7:20 AM 4:50 PM Fri–Sun 8:00 AM 2:14 PM Daily 10:00 AM 7:20 PM Sat & Sun 10:35 AM 7:56 PM Sat & Sun 11:10 AM 8:25 PM Sat & Sun 1:45 PM 11:21 PM Fri–Sun 1:55 PM 11:30 PM Fri–Sun 3:05 PM 12:28 AM+1 Fri–Sun Greyhound Australia
Wi-FiToiletUSB chargingWheelchair accessEco-friendly40kg luggageBookon Greyhound AustraliaFrom$83Services
Depart Arrive Runs 7:00 PM 3:40 AM+1 Daily 9:30 PM 6:10 AM+1 Daily 10:30 PM 5:40 AM+1 Fri–Sun Premier Motor Service
Toilet20kg luggageBookon Premier Motor ServiceFrom$92Services
Depart Arrive Runs 6:45 PM 3:45 AM+1 Daily
Fares are indicative. Live pricing may vary by date and availability. AusBus earns a small commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Travel tips
What to know before you go.
The Pacific Highway upgrade was completed in 2020, removing the bottlenecks that used to add an hour to this journey; modern coach services are now genuinely 9 hours rather than the 10 to 11 hours of older timetables. Greyhound and Premier hop-on hop-off passes start to make sense if you plan to stop at Port Macquarie or the Coffs Coast. Book a window seat on the right-hand side from Newcastle onwards for ocean views, particularly through the Crowdy Bay and Hat Head sections. Coffs Harbour drop-off is at the railway station on the south side of town; taxis are available but consider walking 15 minutes to the harbour foreshore if you are checking into accommodation there.
Route FAQs
Sydney to Coffs Harbour, answered.
- About 9 hours including rest stops. Express services with fewer stops are 8.5 hours.
- Fares start from around $56 one-way booked ahead. Same-day fares typically run $89 to $129.
- 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.
- Coffs Harbour railway station on the south side of town. Taxis are available; the harbour foreshore is a 15-minute walk.
- 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.
Keep going
Onward from Coffs Harbour.
Continuing past Coffs Harbour? These coach corridors carry on from your arrival city.
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