How to travel from Gladstone to Kingscliff, Australia

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.

6 routes found

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

Fly from Gladstone Airport to Gold Coast Airport.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$28($19)
Operated by

Australia By Seaplane

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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Helensvale station platform 1.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$88($59)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Tweed Heads.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$145($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Miriam Vale then take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Helensvale station platform 1.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$105($71)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kingscliff.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance627km (389 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gladstone and Kingscliff

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gladstone and Kingscliff

Transport options from Gladstone to Kingscliff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
A$28($19)
every 20 mins555km (345 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4hrs
A$415($280)
4 times a day577km (358 miles)
Train
9h 30m
A$88($59)
twice daily639km (397 miles)
Bus
13h 30m
A$145($95)
once daily833km (518 miles)
Train and Bus
14h 15m
A$105($71)
once daily840km (522 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
A$120($80)
on demand627km (389 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