How far is Coffs Harbour from Gold Coast?

Coffs Harbour and Gold Coast are 159 miles (256 km) apart.

What are the best sights and things to do in Gold Coast?

Once in Gold Coast, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Surfing and Kite-surfing, iFly, Tamborine Mountain, Infinity and The SkyPoint Observation Deck.

Bus Coffs Harbour to Gold Coast from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Coffs Harbour to Gold Coast on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10am	Coffs Harbour	6h 50m	12:00pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Cheapest
Bus	5:40am	Coffs Harbour	5h 20m	10:00am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Fastest
Bus	3:40am	Coffs Harbour	6h 50m	9:30am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	3:40am	Coffs Harbour	6h 50m	9:30am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Coffs Harbour	6h 50m	12:00pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags

Next departures for Coffs Harbour to Gold Coast on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:40am	Coffs Harbour	6h 50m	9:30am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:40am	Coffs Harbour	6h 50m	9:30am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Coffs Harbour	6h 50m	12:00pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags

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Get from Coffs Harbour to Gold Coast

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6h 50mAverage Duration

160 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,367 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2367 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $42

Greyhound Australia Coffs Harbour Gold Coast recent customer reviews

Great drivers

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April 19, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Coffs Harbour to Gold Coast by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/24

$86

11/25

No data

Today

$86

11/27

$81

11/28

$59

11/29

No data

11/30

$41

12/01

$59

The cheapest trip from Coffs Harbour to Gold Coast was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $41

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Coffs Harbour to Gold Coast, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $41 to $104 for a bus ticket from Coffs Harbour to Gold Coast based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-30.