How to travel from Melbourne to Kingscliff, Australia

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.

6 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Helensvale station platform 1.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$365($245)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Tweed Heads.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$165($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central Station and then to Casino Station then take the bus to Kingscliff Coach Stop Pearl St.

  • Duration24h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$190($130)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kingscliff.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Distance1,641km (1,020 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Melbourne and Kingscliff

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Melbourne to Kingscliff

Compare travel optionsbetween Melbourne and Kingscliff

Transport options from Melbourne to Kingscliff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5h 35m
A$365($245)
4 times a day1,536km (954 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 3h
A$165($110)
4 times a week1,825km (1,134 miles)
Bus via Sydney1 day 3h
A$295($200)
once daily1,864km (1,158 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
24h 50m
A$190($130)
once daily1,866km (1,160 miles)
Train to Central Station, bus24h 55m
A$190($130)
once daily1,866km (1,160 miles)
Drive
17h 30m
A$310($210)
on demand1,641km (1,020 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