How to travel from Ballina to Kingscliff, Australia

The distance between Ballina and Kingscliff is around 81km (50 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 53min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ballina to Kingscliff by bus, taxi 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

Take the bus to Byron Bay Interchange Stand B and then to Kingscliff Coach Stop Pearl St.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$15($10)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kingscliff.

  • Duration53min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    A$225($150)
Operated by

Ballina District Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Kingscliff.

  • Duration53min
  • Distance81km (50 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Kingscliff

There are several options for getting from Ballina to Kingscliff by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$15 ($10) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 53min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$225 ($150).

The distance between Ballina and Kingscliff is around 81km (50 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 68km (42 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Ballina and Kingscliff by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 53min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballina to Kingscliff is to take a taxi which takes around 53min and will set you back approx A$225 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Kingscliff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$15 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Kingscliff. We recommend that you take a taxi to Kingscliff. instead which will take 53min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Kingscliff. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Kingscliff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Byron Bay Interchange Stand B. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

Blanch's Bus Company, NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Ballina and Kingscliff. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballina to Kingscliff. We recommend that you take the bus to Byron Bay Interchange Stand B and then to Kingscliff Coach Stop Pearl St. instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Ballina and Kingscliff. The distance is around 81km (50 miles) by road and it will take around 53min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Kingscliff is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around A$15 ($10).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Kingscliff

Transport options from Ballina to Kingscliff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
1h 50m
A$15($10)
twice daily94km (58 miles)
Bus to Coolangatta3h 30m
A$25($17)
once daily119km (74 miles)
Taxi
53min
A$225($150)
on demand81km (50 miles)
Drive
53min
A$16($11)
on demand81km (50 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