Brisbane to Coffs Harbour train: Fare prices, timetable & stops

The Brisbane to Coffs Harbour train takes 6h10m. The timetable has the 032 service leaving Brisbane at 04.55, and fares cost from $47.12.

The Brisbane to Coffs Harbour train is a handy way of travelling down the New South Wales coast from Brisbane. Coffs Harbour is the biggest North Coast town, and it’s the first coastal stop on the train line. If you want to stop somewhere by the ocean, rather than going straight to Sydney, this is a fine option for non-drivers.

Brisbane to Coffs Harbour train timetable

The Brisbane to Coffs Harbour train is reasonably fast, too. But the catch is that it leaves Brisbane’s Roma Street Station really early in the morning. According to the Brisbane to Coffs Harbour train timetable, the 032 service departs Roma Street at 04.55. It arrives in Coffs Harbour at a much more pleasant 11.05.

9 brilliant Brisbane experiences to book in advance

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary tickets (or entry plus river cruise combo) – hold a koala and see lots of adorable native wildlife.
Brisbane River cruise – see the key sights and learn about the city on the way.
Story Bridge Adventure Climb – walk along the top of Brisbane’s famous bridge, with 360 degree views.
Combine the Southbank Parklands, City Botanic Gardens and Kangaroo Point Cliffs on a fun Segway tour.
Helicopter flight – see the city from a bird’s eye view.
Kayaking tour – choose the night tour to see the city light up, the day tour to enjoy the sunshine.
XXXX brewery tour – see how Australia’s most famous beer is made.
Guided wine flight tasting – get an Aussie wine introductory course.
See Brisbane’s spooky side on a city centre ghost tour.

That makes for a journey time of six hours and ten minutes, which is not too bad by Australian standards.

The return service from Coffs Harbour to Brisbane leaves at 23.35 and arrives in Brisbane at 04.53.

6 fab Coffs Harbour experiences to book in advance

Glide through nature – on a Boambee Creek kayaking tour guided by a marine scientist.
Jump out of a plane – with tandem skydives that land on the beach.
Go kayaking and wildlife-spotting – on a coastal adventure.
Head into the hinterland – on a rainforest and waterfalls day tour.
Test your nerve and agility – at the Treetops Coffs Harbour adventure course.
See migrating humpbacks up close – on a whale-watching cruise.

Brisbane to Coffs Harbour train stops

The 032 service is the Brisbane to Sydney train. It continues on towards Newcastle and Sydney, but before Coffs Harbour there are only three stops. These are at Kyogle, Casino and Grafton.

The service is run by NSW Trainlink, which also runs other trains in regional NSW. These include the Albury to Sydney train and the Dubbo to Sydney train.

Brisbane to Coffs Harbour train fares

Ticket prices on the Brisbane to Coffs Harbour train vary depending on when you book and how many seats are still available. But fare prices start at $47.12 for a one way trip. You can book through the Transport for NSW website.

Accommodation picks near Roma Street Station in Brisbane include the happily affordable Selina, the stylish George Williams Hotel and the Grand Chancellor, which has a bonus rooftop pool.

6 supreme Brisbane day trips that will improve your holiday

Moreton Island day trip – with kayaking, sandboarding and snorkelling or with dolphin-feeding and desert dunes adventure.
Springbrook National Park glowworms and rainforest tour – including Tamborine Skywalk.
Eumundi Markets day trip – Australia’s best markets, plus the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa.
North Stradbroke Island day tour – with cruise, wildlife spotting and guided walk.
Tamborine Mountain winery tour – with gourmet lunch.
Maialia rainforest walking and wildlife tour – visit lesser-known D’Aguilar National Park.

Things to do in Coffs Harbour include whale-watching cruises, rainforest tours and skydives.

For Coffs Harbour accommodation, try the unusual Big Windmill Motel, the bushland-surrounded Sanctuary Resort, the conveniently central Best Western Zebra Motel and the roomy Beachpark Apartments.