How to Travel from
Coffs Harbour to Cairns
by Route or Car
Fifteen ways to Travel from Coffs Harbour to Cairns
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (2 096 km)
24 h 50 min
2096 km.
from $115
Other
Train (Train)
31 h 38 min
1662 km.
from $2021.28
Train, Bus (Train)
36 h 18 min
1662 km.
from $376.72
Bus, Plane (Bus to Armidale)
10 h
1662 km.
from $334.67
Bus (Bus)
38 h 38 min
1662 km.
from $271.50
Train (Train)
31 h 38 min
1664 km.
from $2021.28
Train, Bus (Train)
36 h 18 min
1664 km.
from $376.72
Bus, Plane (Bus to Armidale)
10 h 10 min
1665 km.
from $335.85
Train, Plane (Train to Brisbane Airport)
10 h 33 min
1665 km.
from $172.07
Train, Plane (Train)
11 h 31 min
1665 km.
from $305.41
Bus (Bus)
39 h 51 min
1665 km.
from $274.73
Train (Train)
31 h 38 min
1662 km.
from $2021.28
Train, Bus (Train)
36 h 18 min
1662 km.
from $376.72
Bus, Plane (Bus to Armidale)
10 h
1662 km.
from $334.67
Bus (Bus)
38 h 38 min
1662 km.
from $271.50
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.00–$15.26
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$8.90
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Kempsey
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.32–$7.00
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$190.80–$470.64
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Byron
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.80–$58.51
Busways
Phone:
1300 692 929
Website:
busways.com.au/
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.96–$6.36
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Byron
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.71–$36.89
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.62–$30.53
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80
Dorrigo Transit
Bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.60–$89.04
Bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.60–$89.04
Byron Easy Bus
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$49.61
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.52–$53.22
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$457.92
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Coffs Harbour Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.08–$1,081.19
Plane from Armidale to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$953.99
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$572.39
Plane from Port Macquarie to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.36–$953.99
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Coffs Harbour Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.36–$546.95
Plane from Armidale to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$152.64–$521.52
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$508.80
Plane from Port Macquarie to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$203.52–$623.27
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.06–$4,498.63
Questions and Answers
What is the most economical way to travel from Coffs Harbour to Cairns by bus?
$166.00 - $306.46
What is the quickest route to travel from Coffs Harbour to Cairns?
The quickest route to travel from Coffs Harbour to Cairns is to fly which takes 7 hours and 43 minutes and costs $357.54 - $830.00.
Can you get a bus from Coffs Harbour to Cairns?
No, there is no direct bus from Coffs Harbour to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 38m.
Does the train from Coffs Harbour go directly to Cairns?
No, there is no direct train from Coffs Harbour station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 38m.
How far is the distance between Coffs Harbour and Cairns?
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Cairns is 1682 km. The road distance is 2157.4 km.
How can I travel from Coffs Harbour to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 31 hours and 38 minutes and costs $63.85 - $4,724.64.
How long does it take to travel by car from Coffs Harbour to Cairns?
It takes approximately 7 hours and 43 minutes to get from Coffs Harbour to Cairns, including transfers.
Where can I board the Coffs Harbour to Cairns bus?
Greyhound Australia operates buses between Coffs Harbour station and Cairns.
Where can I catch the train from Coffs Harbour to Cairns?
Coffs Harbour to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Coffs Harbour Station.
What is the fastest way to travel from Coffs Harbour to Cairns?
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Cairns is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $357.54 - $830.00. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $63.85 - $4,724.64 and takes 31h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $166.00 - $306.46 and takes 38h 38m.
Where does the Greyhound Australia bus that operates the Coffs Harbour to Cairns route arrive?
Greyhound Australia's Coffs Harbour to Cairns bus services arrive at Byron Bay station.
What is the time difference between Coffs Harbour and Cairns?
Cairns is 1 hour behind Coffs Harbour. It is currently 15:18 in Coffs Harbour and 14:18 in Cairns.
Coffs Harbour to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Where does the Coffs Harbour to Cairns train arrive?
Can I drive from Coffs Harbour to Cairns?
The driving distance between Coffs Harbour and Cairns is 2157 km. It takes approximately 25 hours and 21 minutes to drive from Coffs Harbour to Cairns.
Where can I find accommodation near Cairns?
There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $84.89 per night.
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