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How to get from Coffs Harbour to Nimbin by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Coffs Harbour to Nimbin in Sydney, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the 31 train from Coffs Harbour Station station to Casino Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 161 bus and finally take the 650 bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St station to Cullen St before Thorburn St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 57 min.

477min
Train - 3131
Bus - 161161
Bus - 650650
Leaves from Coffs Harbour Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Coffs Harbour
  • 2
    Train - 3131
    Wait for train
    31
    Roma Street (Brisbane) via Strathfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Casino Station
    ID 24701
    164 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Casino Station, Coach Bay
    ID 247021
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Tweed Heads
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
    ID 248021
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - 650650
    Wait for bus
    650
    Nimbin
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Cullen St before Thorburn St
    Ride to bus station
    Cullen St before Thorburn St
    ID 2480147
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 31, 161 and S384

To get from Coffs Harbour to Nimbin in Sydney, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the 31 train from Coffs Harbour Station station to Casino Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 161 bus and finally take the S384 bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St station to Cullen St before Thorburn St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 10 min.

490min
Train - 3131
Bus - 161161
Bus - S384S384
Leaves from Coffs Harbour Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Coffs Harbour
  • 2
    Train - 3131
    Wait for train
    31
    Roma Street (Brisbane) via Strathfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Casino Station
    ID 24701
    164 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Casino Station, Coach Bay
    ID 247021
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Tweed Heads
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
    ID 248021
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - S384S384
    Wait for bus
    S384
    School Bus - S384
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Cullen St before Thorburn St
    Ride to bus station
    Cullen St before Thorburn St
    ID 2480147
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Coffs Harbour to Nimbin

The distance between Coffs Harbour, Sydney and Nimbin, Sydney is approximately 258.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 477 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Coffs Harbour to Nimbin by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour is located at Coffs Harbour, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Coffs Harbour High School, Nile St.

Bus stations close to Coffs Harbour:

  • Coffs Harbour High School, Nile St
  • Coffs Harbour High School, Camperdown St
  • Coffs Harbour High School, Edinburgh St

Public transport stations close to Nimbin, Sydney

Nimbin is located at Nimbin, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Cullen St before Sibley St.

Bus stations close to Nimbin:

  • Cullen St before Sibley St
  • Cullen St before Thorburn St
  • Cullen St at Cecil St

Alternative route by bus and train via 31, 161 and S384

To get from Coffs Harbour to Nimbin in Sydney, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the 31 train from Coffs Harbour Station station to Casino Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 161 bus and finally take the S384 bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St station to Cullen St before Thorburn St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 10 min.

490min
Train - 3131
Bus - 161161
Bus - S384S384
Leaves from Coffs Harbour Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Coffs Harbour
  • 2
    Train - 3131
    Wait for train
    31
    Roma Street (Brisbane) via Strathfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Casino Station
    ID 24701
    164 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Casino Station, Coach Bay
    ID 247021
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Tweed Heads
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
    ID 248021
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - S384S384
    Wait for bus
    S384
    School Bus - S384
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Cullen St before Thorburn St
    Ride to bus station
    Cullen St before Thorburn St
    ID 2480147
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Nimbin?

    The fastest way takes 477 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line 161, Bus line 650.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Coffs Harbour to Nimbin?

    The alternative route takes 490 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line 161, Bus line S384.

  • Is there a direct train between Coffs Harbour and Nimbin in Sydney?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Coffs Harbour to Nimbin in Sydney?

    The 31 train line goes from Roma Street (Brisbane) via Strathfield station near Coffs Harbour to Casino Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Casino Station station near Nimbin in Sydney

  • How long does it take to travel from Coffs Harbour to Nimbin in Sydney by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Coffs Harbour and Nimbin in Sydney by train and bus is about 7 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Coffs Harbour to get to Nimbin in Sydney?

    Get on the 31 train from the Roma Street (Brisbane) via Strathfield station near Coffs Harbour in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Coffs Harbour and Nimbin in Sydney?

    Get off the train at the Casino Station stop, which is closest to Nimbin in Sydney.

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