There are 6 ways to get from Crescent Head to Kingscliff by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
9h 12m$195–377Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Pearl St Before Turnock Stbus 173
10h 25m$55–198Bus via Bilinga
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Bilingabus Au001
10h 21m$69–105Drive 403.2 km
- Drive from Crescent Head to Kingscliffcar 403.2 km
4h 27m$73–106Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane PQQ - OOL
8h$434–872Bus
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Tweed Headsbus Pm12
12h$83–119
Crescent Head to Kingscliff by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Crescent Head to Kingscliff is to train and bus which costs $55 - $200 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Crescent Head to Kingscliff is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Crescent Head to Kingscliff. However, there are services departing from Crescent Head Country Club, Rankine St and arriving at Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Kempsey, Gold Coast Airport and Tweed Mall, Wharf St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Crescent Head station to Kingscliff station. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Crescent Head and Kingscliff is 625 km. The road distance is 403.2 km.
The best way to get from Crescent Head to Kingscliff without a car is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs $190 - $380.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Crescent Head to Kingscliff, including transfers.
Crescent Head to Kingscliff bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Kempsey station.
Crescent Head to Kingscliff train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.
The best way to get from Crescent Head to Kingscliff is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs $190 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Bilinga, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 10h 21m.
What companies run services between Crescent Head, NSW, Australia and Kingscliff, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Crescent Head to Kingscliff via Kempsey Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Kempsey to Bilinga once daily. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 7h 41m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–900
Flights from Port Macquarie to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney, Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–900
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–650
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $70–85
- Sleeper
- $170–190
Train from Kempsey Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $55–65
- Sleeper
- $150–170
Train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Kempsey to Bilinga
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airport
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Pearl St Before Turnock St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Kempsey to Tweed Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Crescent Head to Kingscliff bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Bilinga station.
Crescent Head to Kingscliff train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Crescent Head to Kingscliff is 403 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Crescent Head to Kingscliff.
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