What is the travel distance from Ballina to Coffs Harbour?

Ballina and Coffs Harbour are 166 km (103 miles) apart.

Bus Ballina to Coffs Harbour from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ballina to Coffs Harbour on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:45am	Tamar St	4h 25m	4:10pm	Coffs Harbour	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:45pm	Tamar St	4h 25m	11:10pm	Coffs Harbour	No tags

Next departures for Ballina to Coffs Harbour on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45am	Tamar St	4h 25m	4:10pm	Coffs Harbour	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:45am	Tamar St	4h 25m	4:10pm	Coffs Harbour	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Tamar St	4h 25m	4:10pm	Coffs Harbour	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Tamar St	4h 25m	11:10pm	Coffs Harbour	No tags

Next departures for Ballina to Coffs Harbour on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:45am	Tamar St	4h 25m	4:10pm	Coffs Harbour	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:45pm	Tamar St	4h 25m	11:10pm	Coffs Harbour	No tags

Next departures for Ballina to Coffs Harbour on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:45am	Tamar St	4h 25m	4:10pm	Coffs Harbour	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:45pm	Tamar St	4h 25m	11:10pm	Coffs Harbour	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:31 AM AEDT.

Get from Ballina to Coffs Harbour

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4h 25mAverage Duration

165 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,351 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Users have reported a positive experience with the bus service, highlighting its comfort and friendly drivers. Additionally, they appreciated having a meal break with plenty of options available. The service is also noted for offering good value for money.

Greyhound Australia Ballina Coffs Harbour recent customer reviews

A very comfortable bus and friendly, welcoming drivers. It was good to have the meal break with lots to choose from.

Philippa R.

August 1, 2025

This was my first experience on an interstate bus. I had a very comfortable trip and will certainly take a trip again.

Jennifer K.

October 19, 2019

Good service and value for money

Eileen B.

March 17, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ballina to Coffs Harbour by bus

What is the travel distance from Ballina to Coffs Harbour?
Ballina and Coffs Harbour are 166 km (103 miles) apart.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-13

$53

11-14

$60

Today

$52

11-16

$49

11-17

$53

11-18

$53

11-19

No data

11-20

No data

The cheapest trip from Ballina to Coffs Harbour was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $49

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

You can expect to pay from $49 to $60 for a bus ticket from Ballina to Coffs Harbour based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-11-16.