There are 2 ways to get from Coolum Beach to Kingscliff by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nambour 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 19m$166–205Drive 224.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Coolum Beach to Kingscliffcar 224.6 km
2h 39m$41–60
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coolum Beach to Kingscliff is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Coolum Beach to Kingscliff is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Coolum Beach station to Kingscliff station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Coolum Beach and Kingscliff is 248 km. The road distance is 224.6 km.
The best way to get from Coolum Beach to Kingscliff without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $160 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Coolum Beach to Kingscliff, including transfers.
Coolum Beach to Kingscliff train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
Coolum Beach to Kingscliff train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Coolum Beach to Kingscliff is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Coolum Beach to Kingscliff.
There are 538+ hotels available in Kingscliff.
What companies run services between Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia and Kingscliff, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Coolum Beach to Kingscliff via Nambour station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, and Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 in around 4h 19m.
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