The distance between Parkes and Kingscliff is around 973km (604 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Parkes to Kingscliff by train, plane, 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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Take the train to Orange Station then fly from Orange (OAG) to Gold Coast (OOL).
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Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 then Newcastle and then to Tweed Heads.
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Take the train to Strathfield 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 Parkes to Kingscliff by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$160 ($110) and will take around 20h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$665 ($450).
The distance between Parkes and Kingscliff is around 973km (604 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 749km (465 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Parkes and Kingscliff by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Parkes to Kingscliff is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx A$665 ($450).
The cheapest way to travel between Parkes and Kingscliff, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$160 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Parkes and Kingscliff. We recommend that you take the train to Orange Station then fly from Orange (OAG) to Gold Coast (OOL). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Parkes and Kingscliff. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Parkes to Kingscliff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Newcastle and Tweed Heads. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 20hrs.
NSW TrainLink, Sid Foggs Coaches and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Parkes and Kingscliff. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Parkes to Kingscliff. We recommend that you take the train to Orange Station then fly from Orange (OAG) to Gold Coast (OOL). instead which will take 5h 15m.
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 Parkes and Kingscliff. The distance is around 973km (604 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parkes to Kingscliff is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around A$665 ($450).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 5h 15m | A$665($450) | twice a week | 1,032km (641 miles) |
Bus | 20hrs | A$165($110) | 3 times a week | 1,318km (819 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 20h 10m | A$160($110) | twice a week | 1,349km (838 miles) |
Bus and Train | 23h 15m | A$190($130) | once daily | 1,382km (859 miles) |
Drive | 11h 30m | A$185($125) | on demand | 973km (604 miles) |
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Sydney Trains
Sid Foggs Coaches
Premier Motor Service
The following major airports near Kingscliff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.