How to travel from Kingscliff to Airlie Beach, Australia

The distance between Kingscliff and Airlie Beach is around 1,069km (664 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kingscliff to Airlie Beach by bus, train, plane 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, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre and then to Robina Town Centre then take the train to International Airport station platform 2 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Hamilton Island (HTI).

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$530($355)
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Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7 and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration16h 60m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$230($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane CBD Roma St and then to Airlie Beach.

  • Duration21h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$255($170)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Fortitude Valley station platform 2 then take the bus to Airlie Beach.

  • Duration22h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$220($145)
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Drive

Drive to Airlie Beach.

  • Duration15h 60m
  • Distance1,212km (753 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kingscliff and Airlie Beach

There are several options for getting from Kingscliff to Airlie Beach by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$220 ($145) and will take around 22h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$530 ($355).

The distance between Kingscliff and Airlie Beach is around 1,069km (664 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,015km (631 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Kingscliff and Airlie Beach by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kingscliff to Airlie Beach is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$530 ($355).

The cheapest way to travel between Kingscliff and Airlie Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$220 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kingscliff and Airlie Beach. It typically takes around 16h 60m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kingscliff to Airlie Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Varsity Lakes station platform 2, Roma Street station platform 7, Proserpine and Mill Street at Proserpine. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 60m.

Translink QLD and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Kingscliff and Airlie Beach. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 16h 60m, 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 Kingscliff and Airlie Beach. It typically takes around 21h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kingscliff to Airlie Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre, Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane CBD Roma St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 30m.

Byron Easy Bus, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Kingscliff and Airlie Beach. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kingscliff to Airlie Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre and then to Robina Town Centre then take the train to International Airport station platform 2 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 6hrs.

The closest major airport to Airlie Beach is Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Airlie Beach. Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) 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 Kingscliff and Airlie Beach. The distance is around 1,212km (753 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kingscliff to Airlie Beach is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around A$530 ($355).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kingscliff and Airlie Beach

Transport options from Kingscliff to Airlie Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane
6hrs
A$530($355)
every 3 hours1,069km (664 miles)
Train
16h 60m
A$230($155)
5 times a week1,208km (750 miles)
Bus
21h 30m
A$255($170)
once daily1,441km (895 miles)
Train and Bus
22h 55m
A$220($145)
once daily1,446km (898 miles)
Drive
15h 60m
A$230($155)
on demand1,212km (753 miles)

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Airports near Airlie Beach

The following major airports near Airlie Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

HTI
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Airlie Beach
PPP
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
30km (18 miles) from Airlie Beach
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
490km (305 miles) from Airlie Beach