How to travel from Ballarat to Kingscliff, Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Kingscliff is around 1,559km (969 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ballarat to Kingscliff by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Gold Coast (OOL).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$390($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Sydney and then to Tweed Heads.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Casino Station then take the bus to Kingscliff Coach Stop Pearl St.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$210($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kingscliff.

  • Duration18h 25m
  • Distance1,739km (1,080 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Kingscliff

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Kingscliff by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$180 ($120) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$390 ($260).

The distance between Ballarat and Kingscliff is around 1,559km (969 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,374km (854 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Ballarat and Kingscliff by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Kingscliff is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$390 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Kingscliff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$180 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Kingscliff. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Gold Coast (OOL). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Kingscliff. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Kingscliff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney and Tweed Heads. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

V/Line, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Ballarat and Kingscliff. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Kingscliff. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Gold Coast (OOL). instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Ballarat and Kingscliff. The distance is around 1,739km (1,080 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Kingscliff is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around A$390 ($260).

How do I get from Ballarat to Kingscliff

Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Kingscliff

Transport options from Ballarat to Kingscliff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 55m
A$390($260)
4 times a day1,559km (969 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
A$180($120)
4 times a week1,953km (1,214 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
1 day 2h
A$210($140)
once daily1,979km (1,230 miles)
Train to Southern Cross, bus1 day 2h
A$210($140)
once daily1,979km (1,230 miles)
Train to Southern Cross, bus1 day 5h
A$310($210)
once daily1,977km (1,229 miles)
Drive
18h 25m
A$330($220)
on demand1,739km (1,080 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