The distance between Gladstone and Kingscliff is around 555km (345 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Gladstone to Kingscliff by plane, train, 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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Fly from Gladstone Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Helensvale station platform 1.
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Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Tweed Heads.
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Take the train to Miriam Vale then take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Helensvale station platform 1.
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There are several options for getting from Gladstone to Kingscliff by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$28 ($19) and will take around 3h 30m.
The distance between Gladstone and Kingscliff is around 555km (345 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 543km (337 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Gladstone and Kingscliff by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gladstone to Kingscliff is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx A$28 ($19).
The cheapest way to travel between Gladstone and Kingscliff, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$28 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gladstone and Kingscliff. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gladstone to Kingscliff. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street, Helensvale station platform 1, Broadbeach South station and Griffith St at Coolangatta East. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.
Queensland Rail Travel and Translink QLD run train services between Gladstone and Kingscliff. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gladstone and Kingscliff. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gladstone 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 13h 30m.
Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Gladstone and Kingscliff. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Gladstone and Kingscliff. Flights depart from Gladstone Airport and arrive at Gold Coast Airport. The flight takes around 2h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Gladstone and Kingscliff with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.
Australia By Seaplane fly between Gladstone and Kingscliff. Flights depart from Gladstone Airport and and arrive into Gold Coast Airport. These flights usually take around 2h 30m.
The flight from Gladstone to Kingscliff typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Gladstone Airport and and arrive into Gold Coast Airport.
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 Gladstone and Kingscliff. The distance is around 627km (389 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gladstone to Kingscliff is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around A$28 ($19).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 30m | A$28($19) | every 20 mins | 555km (345 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 4hrs | A$415($280) | 4 times a day | 577km (358 miles) |
Train | 9h 30m | A$88($59) | twice daily | 639km (397 miles) |
Bus | 13h 30m | A$145($95) | once daily | 833km (518 miles) |
Train and Bus | 14h 15m | A$105($71) | once daily | 840km (522 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | A$120($80) | on demand | 627km (389 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kingscliff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.