There are 3 ways to get from Kingscliff to Caloundra by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
5h 28m$8–9Bus
- Take the bus from Bilinga to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough station, stop Bbus R616
6h 32m$38–80Drive 198.2 km
- Drive from Kingscliff to Caloundracar 198.2 km
2h 19m$37–53
Kingscliff to Caloundra by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kingscliff to Caloundra is to train which costs $8 - $10 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kingscliff to Caloundra is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kingscliff to Caloundra. However, there are services departing from Pearl St Before Turnock St and arriving at Bowman Rd near First Ave via Wharf St at Tweed Heads, Bilinga, King George Square, 1c, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and Landsborough station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Kingscliff station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Kingscliff and Caloundra is 227 km. The road distance is 198.2 km.
The best way to get from Kingscliff to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $8 - $10.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Kingscliff to Caloundra, including transfers.
Kingscliff to Caloundra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Bilinga station.
Kingscliff to Caloundra train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Kingscliff to Caloundra is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $8 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Kingscliff, NSW, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Pearl St Before Turnock St to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Wharf St at Tweed Heads, Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pearl St Before Turnock St to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Wharf St at Tweed Heads, Johnston Street, Bilinga, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, RBWH station, platform 2, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Landsborough station, stop B, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 6h 32m.
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Bilinga to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
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Booking & Getting There
Kingscliff to Caloundra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Caloundra is 1h behind Kingscliff. It is currently 12:54 PM in Kingscliff and 11:54 AM in Caloundra.
Kingscliff to Caloundra train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Kingscliff to Caloundra is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Kingscliff to Caloundra.
There are 1474+ hotels available in Caloundra.