How to travel from Broken Hill to Kingscliff, Australia

The distance between Broken Hill and Kingscliff is around 1,556km (967 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

7 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Gold Coast (OOL).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$650($440)
Operated by

Regional Express

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 then Newcastle and then to Tweed Heads.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$240($165)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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train
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$235($160)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Kingscliff.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Distance1,556km (967 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broken Hill and Kingscliff

There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Kingscliff by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$235 ($160) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$650 ($440).

The distance between Broken Hill and Kingscliff is around 1,556km (967 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,236km (768 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Broken Hill and Kingscliff by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Kingscliff is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$650 ($440).

The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Kingscliff, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$235 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Broken Hill and Kingscliff. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Gold Coast (OOL). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Broken Hill and Kingscliff. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Broken Hill to Kingscliff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Newcastle and Tweed Heads. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

NSW TrainLink, Sid Foggs Coaches and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Broken Hill and Kingscliff. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Broken Hill and Kingscliff. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and arrive at Gold Coast (OOL) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Broken Hill to Kingscliff. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Broken Hill to Kingscliff typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and and arrive into Gold Coast (OOL).

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 Broken Hill and Kingscliff. The distance is around 1,556km (967 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Kingscliff is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around A$650 ($440).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Broken Hill and Kingscliff

Transport options from Broken Hill to Kingscliff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 25m
A$650($440)
hourly1,633km (1,015 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 50m
A$690($465)
twice daily1,643km (1,021 miles)
Plane and Train6h 55m
A$755($510)
4 times a day1,820km (1,131 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
A$240($165)
3 times a week1,951km (1,213 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 2h
A$235($160)
twice a week2,027km (1,260 miles)
Train to Central Station, Bus1 day 5h
A$270($185)
twice a week2,054km (1,276 miles)
Drive
17h 30m
A$295($200)
on demand1,556km (967 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