The distance between Townsville and Kingscliff is around 1,253km (778 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Townsville to Kingscliff by plane, train, 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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Fly from Townsville (TSV) to Gold Coast (OOL).
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Helensvale station platform 1.
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Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Tweed Heads.
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Take the bus to Maroochydore and then to Brisbane then take the train to Helensvale station platform 1.
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There are several options for getting from Townsville to Kingscliff by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 21h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$425 ($285).
The distance between Townsville and Kingscliff is around 1,253km (778 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,213km (754 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Townsville and Kingscliff by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Townsville to Kingscliff is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$425 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Townsville and Kingscliff, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Townsville and Kingscliff. It typically takes around 21h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Townsville to Kingscliff. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street, Helensvale station platform 1, Broadbeach South station and Griffith St at Coolangatta East. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 30m.
Queensland Rail Travel and Translink QLD run train services between Townsville and Kingscliff. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 21h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Townsville and Kingscliff. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Townsville to Kingscliff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane and Tweed Heads. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Townsville and Kingscliff. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Townsville and Kingscliff. Flights depart from Townsville (TSV) and arrive at Gold Coast (OOL) - via Cairns (CNS). The flight takes around 3h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Townsville to Kingscliff. There is however a flight that goes via Cairns (CNS). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Townsville to Kingscliff typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Townsville (TSV) and and arrive into Gold Coast (OOL).
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 Townsville and Kingscliff. The distance is around 1,581km (982 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Townsville to Kingscliff is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around A$425 ($285).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 55m | A$425($285) | hourly | 1,796km (1,116 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 50m | A$310($205) | 4 times a day | 1,253km (778 miles) |
Train | 21h 30m | A$185($125) | 5 times a week | 1,438km (893 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 1h | A$240($160) | once daily | 1,717km (1,067 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 2h | A$280($190) | once daily | 1,726km (1,072 miles) |
Drive | 18h 25m | A$300($200) | on demand | 1,581km (982 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kingscliff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.