There are 3 ways to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train Naip / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
4h 36m$88–113Drive 199.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Caloundra to Kingscliffcar 199.1 km
2h 21m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Tweed Headsbus Pm11
6h 56m$62–100
Caloundra to Kingscliff by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra station to Kingscliff. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Mooloolaba, Brisbane and Tweed Mall, Wharf St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Caloundra station to Kingscliff station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Caloundra and Kingscliff is 218 km. The road distance is 199.1 km.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff, including transfers.
Caloundra to Kingscliff bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
Caloundra to Kingscliff train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $85 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Kingscliff, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Kingscliff via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, and Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caloundra station to Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Mooloolaba, Brisbane, and Tweed Mall, Wharf St in around 6h 56m.
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Tweed Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Caloundra to Kingscliff bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Kingscliff is 1h ahead of Caloundra. It is currently 1:28 PM in Caloundra and 2:28 PM in Kingscliff.
Caloundra to Kingscliff train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Kingscliff is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Caloundra to Kingscliff.
There are 539+ hotels available in Kingscliff.