How to travel from Mildura to Kingscliff, Australia

The distance between Mildura and Kingscliff is around 1,655km (1,029 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Mildura 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 Mildura (MQL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Helensvale station platform 1.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$500($335)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3 then Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1 and then to Tweed Heads.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$210($140)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3 then take the train to Central Station and then to Casino Station then take the bus to Kingscliff Coach Stop Pearl St.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$220($150)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kingscliff.

  • Duration18h 60m
  • Distance1,655km (1,029 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mildura and Kingscliff

There are several options for getting from Mildura to Kingscliff by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$210 ($140) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$500 ($335).

The distance between Mildura and Kingscliff is around 1,655km (1,029 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,269km (788 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Mildura and Kingscliff by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mildura to Kingscliff is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx A$500 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Mildura and Kingscliff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$210 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mildura and Kingscliff. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Helensvale station platform 1. instead which will take 6h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mildura and Kingscliff. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mildura to Kingscliff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3, Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1 and Tweed Heads. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

NSW TrainLink, Premier Motor Service, V/Line, Firefly Express and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Mildura and Kingscliff. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mildura to Kingscliff. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Helensvale station platform 1. instead which will take 6h 55m.

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 Mildura and Kingscliff. The distance is around 1,655km (1,029 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mildura to Kingscliff is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around A$500 ($335).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mildura and Kingscliff

Transport options from Mildura to Kingscliff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
6h 55m
A$500($335)
4 times a week1,984km (1,233 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 6h
A$210($140)
4 times a week2,004km (1,246 miles)
Bus via Swan Hill1 day 8h
A$285($190)
4 times a week2,113km (1,313 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 3h
A$220($150)
once daily2,006km (1,247 miles)
Bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, train1 day 6h
A$270($180)
twice a week2,339km (1,453 miles)
Drive
18h 60m
A$315($210)
on demand1,655km (1,029 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