Getting There and Away

Written by Callum Taylor, Camille Laurent, Marika Maslanka
23/08/2025
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Wooli is accessible via nearby regional airports in Coffs Harbour and Grafton, which serve as primary air travel hubs. Grafton also features a train station, connecting to larger rail networks. Local bus services operate within Wooli and link to surrounding towns.

By Car:

Driving to Wooli typically takes around 6.5 hours when coming from Sydney or approximately 4 hours from Brisbane. From the Pacific Highway, travellers should take the Wooli/Minnie Water exit, located about 55 kilometers from Coffs Harbour, and then continue for another 37 kilometers to reach Wooli. Car rental services are widely available from major Australian airports.

By Air:

  • Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS):: This airport is approximately 33.6 kilometers from Wooli. Qantas and Regional Express offer direct flights from Sydney (SYD), while Link Airways connects Coffs Harbour to Brisbane, Armidale, and Canberra. From Coffs Harbour, a bus journey to Wooli takes around 3 hours and 8 minutes.
  • Grafton Airport (GFN):: Located about 34.2 kilometers from Wooli, Grafton Airport has flights operated by Regional Express (Rex), including return services from Sydney (SYD) three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. From Grafton, a bus connection to Wooli, typically involving a transfer at South Grafton, takes approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes and costs between $4 and $10.

By Bus:

  • From Sydney:: A bus journey from Sydney's Central Station to Wooli, including transfers, takes approximately 11 hours and 53 minutes, with fares ranging from $95 to $220.
  • From Grafton:: Bus services from Grafton to Wooli, often with a transfer in South Grafton, take about 2 hours and 11 minutes and cost between $4 and $10.
  • From Coffs Harbour:: Bus services to Wooli, which may include transfers, have an indicative travel time of about 3 hours and 8 minutes.
  • Local Connections:: The S862 bus route serves Wooli, connecting to nearby areas such as South Grafton. Additionally, a daily bus service operates between Minnie Water and Wooli, with a travel time of about 22 minutes and a cost of $1 to $4.

By Train:

While Wooli does not have a train station, Grafton Station serves as a regional rail hub. Travellers can take a train from Sydney's Central Station to Grafton Station, which typically takes about 9 hours and 54 minutes and costs $26–$35 with an Opal card. Further bus connections from Grafton are then necessary to reach Wooli.

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