There are 3 ways to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff by train, bus, 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 / ...
5h 20m$8–12Bus
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hillsbus R616
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Tweed Headsbus Pm11
6h 27m$34–52Drive 199.1 km
- Drive from Caloundra to Kingscliffcar 199.1 km
2h 21m$37–53
Caloundra to Kingscliff by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff is to train which costs $7 - $13 and takes 5h 20m.
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 to Kingscliff. However, there are services departing from Bowman Rd near First Ave and arriving at Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Landsborough station, stop B, RBWH station, platform 1, Brisbane and Tweed Mall, Wharf St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
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 5h 20m.
The distance between Caloundra and Kingscliff is 226 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 5h 20m and costs $7 - $13.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff, including transfers.
Caloundra to Kingscliff bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, stop B.
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 5h 20m and costs $7 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Kingscliff, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Varsity Lakes station, stop B, and Tweed Mall, Wharf St in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, stop B, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, RBWH station, platform 1, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, and Tweed Mall, Wharf St in around 6h 27m.
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 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Caloundra to Kingscliff bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills station.
Kingscliff is 1h ahead of Caloundra. It is currently 6:03 AM in Caloundra and 7:03 AM 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 537+ hotels available in Kingscliff.