There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Kingscliff by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gold Coast Airport
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CBR - OOL
3h 57m$148–425Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
22h 19m$117–298Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Pearl St Before Turnock Stbus 173
19h 55m$123–308Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Headsbus Pm12
20h 11m$162–245Drive 1,063.2 km
- Drive from Canberra to Kingscliffcar 1,063.2 km
11h 15m$194–279Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CBR - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
6h 38m$178–503Bus via South Kempsey (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Kempseybus
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Bilingabus
20h 23m$230–466
Canberra to Kingscliff by bus and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Kingscliff is to train which costs $110 - $300 and takes 22h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Kingscliff is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $140 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Kingscliff. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Central Station and Tweed Mall, Wharf St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Kingscliff station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 19m.
The distance between Canberra and Kingscliff is 921 km. The road distance is 1063.2 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Kingscliff without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 55m and costs $120 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Canberra to Kingscliff, including transfers.
Canberra to Kingscliff bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Kingscliff train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Kingscliff is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $140 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 20h 11m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $300 and takes 22h 19m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Kingscliff, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, and Tweed Mall, Wharf St in around 20h 11m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–900
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $70–95
- First
- $100–120
- Sleeper
- $200–230
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Canberra to Kingscliff bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Kingscliff train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Kingscliff is 1063 km. It takes approximately 11h 15m to drive from Canberra to Kingscliff.
There are 537+ hotels available in Kingscliff.






