How to travel from Airlie Beach to Kingscliff, Australia

The distance between Airlie Beach and Kingscliff is around 1,060km (659 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train, then take a tram and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Airlie Beach to Kingscliff by plane, train, tram, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Mackay then fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Helensvale station platform 1.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$275($185)
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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Helensvale station platform 1.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$160($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Tweed Heads.

  • Duration21h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$225($150)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Maroochydore and then to Brisbane then take the train to Helensvale station platform 1.

  • Duration22h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$235($160)
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Drive

Drive to Kingscliff.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Distance1,213km (753 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Airlie Beach and Kingscliff

There are several options for getting from Airlie Beach to Kingscliff by plane, train, tram, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$160 ($105) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train, then take a tram and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$335 ($225).

The distance between Airlie Beach and Kingscliff is around 1,060km (659 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,015km (631 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Airlie Beach and Kingscliff by plane, train, tram and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Airlie Beach to Kingscliff is to fly, then take the train, then take a tram and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx A$335 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Airlie Beach and Kingscliff, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$160 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Airlie Beach and Kingscliff. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Airlie Beach to Kingscliff. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mill Street at Proserpine, Proserpine, Brisbane Roma Street, Helensvale station platform 1, Broadbeach South station and Griffith St at Coolangatta East. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 19hrs.

Queensland Rail Travel and Translink QLD run train services between Airlie Beach and Kingscliff. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 19hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Airlie Beach and Kingscliff. It typically takes around 21h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Airlie Beach to Kingscliff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane and Tweed Heads. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 35m.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Airlie Beach and Kingscliff. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Airlie Beach to Kingscliff. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Helensvale station platform 1 then take a tram to Cavill Avenue station then take the bus to Kingscliff Coach Stop Pearl St. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Kingscliff is Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Kingscliff. Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Airlie Beach and Kingscliff. The distance is around 1,213km (753 miles) by road and it will take around 16hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Airlie Beach to Kingscliff is to fly, then take the train, then take a tram and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around A$335 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Airlie Beach and Kingscliff

Transport options from Airlie Beach to Kingscliff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar
7h 5m
A$275($185)
once daily1,098km (682 miles)
Plane, Train, Tram and Bus5h 25m
A$335($225)
4 times a day1,073km (667 miles)
Fly to Brisbane (BNE), train, tram and bus5h 50m
A$525($355)
4 times a day1,060km (659 miles)
Train
19hrs
A$160($105)
5 times a week1,218km (757 miles)
Bus
21h 35m
A$225($150)
once daily1,432km (890 miles)
Bus and Train
22h 10m
A$235($160)
once daily1,440km (895 miles)
Drive
16hrs
A$230($155)
on demand1,213km (753 miles)

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Airports near Kingscliff

The following major airports near Kingscliff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Kingscliff
BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Kingscliff
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
105km (66 miles) from Kingscliff