The distance between Melbourne and Kingscliff is around 1,536km (954 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Melbourne 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 Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Helensvale station platform 1.
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Take the bus to Sydney and then to Tweed Heads.
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Take the train to Central Station and then to Casino Station then take the bus to Kingscliff Coach Stop Pearl St.
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There are several options for getting from Melbourne to Kingscliff by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$165 ($110) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$365 ($245).
The distance between Melbourne and Kingscliff is around 1,536km (954 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,331km (827 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Melbourne and Kingscliff by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Kingscliff is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx A$365 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Melbourne and Kingscliff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$165 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Melbourne and Kingscliff. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Helensvale station platform 1. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Melbourne and Kingscliff. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Melbourne to Kingscliff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Tweed Heads. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.
Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Melbourne and Kingscliff. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Melbourne to Kingscliff. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Helensvale station platform 1. instead which will take 5h 35m.
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 Melbourne and Kingscliff. The distance is around 1,641km (1,020 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Melbourne to Kingscliff is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around A$365 ($245).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 5h 35m | A$365($245) | 4 times a day | 1,536km (954 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 3h | A$165($110) | 4 times a week | 1,825km (1,134 miles) |
Bus via Sydney | 1 day 3h | A$295($200) | once daily | 1,864km (1,158 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 24h 50m | A$190($130) | once daily | 1,866km (1,160 miles) |
Train to Central Station, bus | 24h 55m | A$190($130) | once daily | 1,866km (1,160 miles) |
Drive | 17h 30m | A$310($210) | on demand | 1,641km (1,020 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kingscliff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.