How to travel from Kingscliff to Townsville, Australia

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.

6 routes found

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.

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Fly

Fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Townsville (TSV).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$425($285)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7 and then to Townsville.

  • Duration19h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$255($170)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane CBD Roma St and then to Townsville.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$300($200)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$235($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Townsville.

  • Duration18h 25m
  • Distance1,580km (982 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kingscliff and Townsville

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kingscliff and Townsville

Transport options from Kingscliff to Townsville
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 10m
A$425($285)
hourly1,796km (1,116 miles)
Train and Plane5h 5m
A$310($210)
hourly1,262km (784 miles)
Train
19h 30m
A$255($170)
5 times a week1,431km (889 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
A$300($200)
once daily1,728km (1,073 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 3h
A$235($155)
once daily1,731km (1,076 miles)
Drive
18h 25m
A$300($200)
on demand1,580km (982 miles)

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Airports near Townsville

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

TSV
Townsville Airport (TSV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Townsville
PMK
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Townsville
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
288km (179 miles) from Townsville