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Yarrila Arts and Museum
Regional gallery with changing exhibitions by local and touring artists. It is a strong choice for contemporary art and community-focused cultural programs.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 4 buses from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour, including 4 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 128 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Buses from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 13:40, the last at 17:55. The fastest bus covers the 79 miles (128 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 79 miles (128 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 1:40 PM |
Last bus 5:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator Premier Motor Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
The table below shows live departures for Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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GX243 | 1:00 AM Port Macquarie, Gordon St (Coach Terminal) | 2h40 | 3:40 AM Coffs Harbour, Pacific Hwy (Coach Stop) | 0 transfersDirect | |
PM12-DS | 1:30 AM Port Macquarie, Gordon St (Coach Terminal) | 2h15 | 3:45 AM Coffs Harbour, Pacific Hwy (Coach Stop) | 0 transfersDirect | |
GX244 | 3:30 AM Port Macquarie, Gordon St (Coach Terminal) | 2h40 | 6:10 AM Coffs Harbour, Pacific Hwy (Coach Stop) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 AM Port Macquarie, Gordon St (Coach Terminal) | 2h10 | 7:05 AM Coffs Harbour, Pacific Hwy (Coach Stop) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Regional gallery with changing exhibitions by local and touring artists. It is a strong choice for contemporary art and community-focused cultural programs.
Gallery space showing local creative work and rotating exhibitions. It offers an easy, low-key way to discover artists connected to the Coffs Coast.
Museum preserving local military history through uniforms, memorabilia, and stories. It gives useful context on service from the Coffs Coast region.
Forest skywalk and treetop walk in the hinterland. Visitors come for elevated views, rainforest scenery, and an easy nature experience near the city.
Coastal reserve and lookout area above the harbour. It is popular for walking, whale watching, and broad views over the marina and ocean.
Headland reserve with the iconic Big Banana, ocean views, and walking tracks. It is one of the area's most recognisable and accessible coastal stops.
Fresh Pacific prawns are a regional staple, served chilled or grilled. They reflect the Mid North Coast seafood catch and are widely eaten locally.
Sydney rock oysters from nearby NSW estuaries are prized for their briny, creamy flavour and are a classic local seafood order.
Mooloolaba or local bugs are often served grilled with lemon and butter. This sweet shellfish is a sought-after East Coast seafood treat.
Well-known brewery venue pouring local craft beer with burgers and pub plates in a laid-back industrial space.
Long-running Italian restaurant known for pizzas, pasta, and a lively, family-friendly atmosphere near the harbour.
Popular casual seafood spot on the jetty precinct known for fish and chips, prawns, and harbour-side dining.
Moderate for regional Australia; stays and dining cost less than Sydney, but tourist areas and car hire can raise daily spend.
Tipping is optional. Restaurants may get 5-10% for great service; taxis can be rounded up; cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Coffs Harbour, Pacific Hwy (Coach Stop) -> Coffs Central, Coffs Harbour
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Most Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour buses use the Port Macquarie, Gordon St (Coach Terminal) to Coffs Harbour, Pacific Hwy (Coach Stop) station pair. Use this guide to compare Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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