The distance between Caloundra and Kingscliff is around 204km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff by bus, train, tram and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Tweed Heads.
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Take the bus to Landsborough station then take the train to Bowen Hills station platform 3 and then to Helensvale station platform 1 then take a tram to Broadbeach South station then take the bus to Griffith St at Coolangatta East and then to Kingscliff Coach Stop Pearl St.
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There are several options for getting from Caloundra to Kingscliff by bus, train, tram and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a tram which costs around A$34 ($23) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$39 ($26).
The distance between Caloundra and Kingscliff is around 204km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (104 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Caloundra and Kingscliff by bus, train and tram. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx A$39 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Caloundra and Kingscliff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a tram which will typically cost around A$34 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Caloundra and Kingscliff. We recommend that you drive to Kingscliff. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caloundra and Kingscliff. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Caloundra to Kingscliff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED, Brisbane and Tweed Heads. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Caloundra and Kingscliff. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caloundra to Kingscliff. We recommend that you take the bus to Landsborough station then take the train to Bowen Hills station platform 3 and then to Helensvale station platform 1 then take a tram to Broadbeach South station then take the bus to Griffith St at Coolangatta East and then to Kingscliff Coach Stop Pearl St. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Caloundra and Kingscliff. The distance is around 204km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a tram which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around A$34 ($23).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 30m | A$56($38) | once daily | 237km (147 miles) |
Bus, Train and Tram | 4h 55m | A$34($23) | hourly | 225km (140 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | A$39($26) | on demand | 204km (127 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kingscliff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.