There are 3 ways to get from Kingscliff to Caloundra by train, bus, 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 / ...
6h 35m$8–9Bus
- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus Pm16
6h 57m$87–127Drive 198.2 km
- Drive from Kingscliff to Caloundracar 198.2 km
2h 19m$36–52
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 6h 35m.
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 station. However, there are services departing from Pearl St Before Turnock St and arriving at Caloundra station via Wharf St at Tweed Heads, Gold Coast Airport, Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
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 6h 35m.
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 6h 35m and costs $8 - $10.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Kingscliff to Caloundra, including transfers.
Kingscliff to Caloundra bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Gold Coast Airport 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 6h 35m and costs $8 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 6h 57m.
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 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pearl St Before Turnock St to Caloundra station via Wharf St at Tweed Heads, Gold Coast Airport, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club in around 6h 57m.
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
- +612 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- Byron Easybus
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Byron Easybus
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Kingscliff to Caloundra bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Caloundra is 1h behind Kingscliff. It is currently 6:01 PM in Kingscliff and 5:01 PM 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 1492+ hotels available in Caloundra.