How to travel from Townsville to Kingscliff, Australia

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.

6 routes found

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

Fly from Townsville (TSV) to Gold Coast (OOL).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$425($285)
Operated by

Qantas

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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Helensvale station platform 1.

  • Duration21h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Tweed Heads.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$240($160)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Maroochydore and then to Brisbane then take the train to Helensvale station platform 1.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$280($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kingscliff.

  • Duration18h 25m
  • Distance1,581km (982 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Townsville and Kingscliff

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Townsville and Kingscliff

Transport options from Townsville to Kingscliff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 55m
A$425($285)
hourly1,796km (1,116 miles)
Plane and Train4h 50m
A$310($205)
4 times a day1,253km (778 miles)
Train
21h 30m
A$185($125)
5 times a week1,438km (893 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
A$240($160)
once daily1,717km (1,067 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 2h
A$280($190)
once daily1,726km (1,072 miles)
Drive
18h 25m
A$300($200)
on demand1,581km (982 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