How to travel from Tin Can Bay to Kingscliff, Australia

The distance between Tin Can Bay and Kingscliff is around 330km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tin Can Bay 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 KingscliffTin Can Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema then Brisbane and then to Gold Coast Airport.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$83($56)
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Bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, train

Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema then take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Helensvale station platform 1.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$58($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kingscliff.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance330km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tin Can Bay and Kingscliff

There are several options for getting from Tin Can Bay to Kingscliff by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$46 ($31) and will take around 6h 30m. 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 Tin Can Bay and Kingscliff is around 330km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (169 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Tin Can Bay 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 Tin Can Bay 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 Tin Can Bay and Kingscliff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$46 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tin Can Bay 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 Tin Can Bay and Kingscliff. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tin Can Bay to Kingscliff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, Brisbane, Gold Coast Airport, Cahill Street and Griffith St at Coolangatta East. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Polleys Coaches, Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and Byron Easy Bus run regular bus services between Tin Can Bay and Kingscliff. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tin Can Bay to Kingscliff. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema then Brisbane and then to Gold Coast Airport. 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 Tin Can Bay and Kingscliff. The distance is around 330km (205 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 Tin Can Bay to Kingscliff is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around A$83 ($56).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tin Can Bay and Kingscliff

Transport options from Tin Can Bay to Kingscliff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
6h 55m
A$83($56)
5 times a week377km (235 miles)
Bus via Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema7h 15m
A$70($47)
5 times a week381km (237 miles)
Bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, train + 2 similar
6h 25m
A$58($39)
5 times a week353km (220 miles)
Bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, train6h 30m
A$46($31)
5 times a week354km (220 miles)
Bus and Train7h 40m
A$58($39)
5 times a week383km (238 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
A$62($42)
on demand330km (205 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