How to travel from Nambucca Heads to Kingscliff, Australia

The distance between Nambucca Heads and Kingscliff is around 326km (202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nambucca Heads to Kingscliff by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KingscliffNambucca Heads if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Lismore and then to Kingscliff Coach Stop Pearl St.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$52($35)
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$49($33)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Kingscliff.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance326km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nambucca Heads and Kingscliff

There are several options for getting from Nambucca Heads to Kingscliff by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$49 ($33) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$62 ($42).

The distance between Nambucca Heads and Kingscliff is around 326km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 272km (169 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Nambucca Heads and Kingscliff by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Kingscliff is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx A$62 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Nambucca Heads and Kingscliff, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$49 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nambucca Heads and Kingscliff. We recommend that you drive to Kingscliff. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nambucca Heads and Kingscliff. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nambucca Heads to Kingscliff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lismore. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Nambucca Heads and Kingscliff. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nambucca Heads to Kingscliff. We recommend that you take the bus to Lismore and then to Kingscliff Coach Stop Pearl St. instead which will take 5h 50m.

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 Nambucca Heads and Kingscliff. The distance is around 326km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Kingscliff is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around A$52 ($35).

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Transport options from Nambucca Heads to Kingscliff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
A$52($35)
once daily371km (231 miles)
Bus to Coolangatta8h 45m
A$71($48)
once daily410km (254 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 45m
A$49($33)
twice daily372km (231 miles)
Train to Casino Station, Bus5h 55m
A$51($34)
twice daily385km (239 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
A$62($42)
on demand326km (202 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