The distance between Shoal Bay and Kingscliff is around 605km (376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Shoal Bay to Kingscliff by bus, plane, train 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 bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Gold Coast (OOL).
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Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St and then to Tweed Heads.
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Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Casino Station then take the bus to Kingscliff Coach Stop Pearl St.
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There are several options for getting from Shoal Bay to Kingscliff by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$105 ($70) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$250 ($170).
The distance between Shoal Bay and Kingscliff is around 605km (376 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 515km (320 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Shoal Bay and Kingscliff by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shoal Bay to Kingscliff is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx A$250 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Shoal Bay and Kingscliff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$105 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Shoal Bay and Kingscliff. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Gold Coast (OOL). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shoal Bay and Kingscliff. It typically takes around 14h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Shoal Bay to Kingscliff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Watt St Opp Customs House and Tweed Heads. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 35m.
Port Stephens Coaches, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Shoal Bay and Kingscliff. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shoal Bay to Kingscliff. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Gold Coast (OOL). instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Shoal Bay and Kingscliff. The distance is around 671km (417 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shoal Bay to Kingscliff is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around A$250 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 50m | A$250($170) | hourly | 605km (376 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 10m | A$220($150) | 4 times a day | 795km (494 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 15m | A$205($135) | hourly | 940km (584 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14h 35m | A$110($74) | once daily | 862km (536 miles) |
Bus via Newcastle Interchange, Stand B | 15h 10m | A$130($88) | once daily | 843km (524 miles) |
Bus and Train | 12h 50m | A$105($70) | twice daily | 837km (520 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | A$130($86) | on demand | 671km (417 miles) |
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Transport for NSW
The following major airports near Kingscliff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.