How to travel from Shoal Bay to Kingscliff, Australia

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.

7 routes found

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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Gold Coast (OOL).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$250($170)
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Bus

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St and then to Tweed Heads.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$110($74)
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Bus and Train

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.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$105($70)
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Drive

Drive to Kingscliff.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance671km (417 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shoal Bay and Kingscliff

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Shoal Bay to Kingscliff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
2h 50m
A$250($170)
hourly605km (376 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
A$220($150)
4 times a day795km (494 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 15m
A$205($135)
hourly940km (584 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 35m
A$110($74)
once daily862km (536 miles)
Bus via Newcastle Interchange, Stand B15h 10m
A$130($88)
once daily843km (524 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 50m
A$105($70)
twice daily837km (520 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
A$130($86)
on demand671km (417 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