The distance between Kingscliff and Townsville is around 1,262km (784 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kingscliff to Townsville by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Townsville → Kingscliff if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Townsville (TSV).
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Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7 and then to Townsville.
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Take the bus to Brisbane CBD Roma St and then to Townsville.
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Take the train to Fortitude Valley station platform 2 then take the bus to Townsville.
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There are several options for getting from Kingscliff to Townsville by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$235 ($155) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$425 ($285).
The distance between Kingscliff and Townsville is around 1,262km (784 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,213km (754 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Kingscliff and Townsville by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kingscliff to Townsville is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$425 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Kingscliff and Townsville, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$235 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kingscliff and Townsville. It typically takes around 19h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kingscliff to Townsville. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Varsity Lakes station platform 2 and Roma Street station platform 7. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 30m.
Translink QLD and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Kingscliff and Townsville. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 19h 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 Kingscliff and Townsville. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kingscliff to Townsville. 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 1 day 1h.
Byron Easy Bus, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Kingscliff and Townsville. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Kingscliff and Townsville. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and arrive at Townsville (TSV) - via Cairns (CNS). The flight takes around 3h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Kingscliff to Townsville. There is however a flight that goes via Cairns (CNS). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kingscliff to Townsville typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and and arrive into Townsville (TSV).
The closest major airport to Townsville is Townsville Airport (TSV) (TSV) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Townsville. Palm Island Airport (PMK) (PMK) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kingscliff and Townsville. The distance is around 1,580km (982 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kingscliff to Townsville is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around A$425 ($285).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 10m | A$425($285) | hourly | 1,796km (1,116 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 5m | A$310($210) | hourly | 1,262km (784 miles) |
Train | 19h 30m | A$255($170) | 5 times a week | 1,431km (889 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 1h | A$300($200) | once daily | 1,728km (1,073 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 3h | A$235($155) | once daily | 1,731km (1,076 miles) |
Drive | 18h 25m | A$300($200) | on demand | 1,580km (982 miles) |
Qantas
Virgin Australia
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Byron Easy Bus
Premier Motor Service
The following major airports near Townsville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.