There are 3 ways to get from Kingscliff to Sunshine Coast (Region) by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
4h 38m$152–186Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Au001 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
7h 6m$33–54Drive 224.3 km
- Drive from Kingscliff to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 224.3 km
2h 39m$41–59
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kingscliff to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kingscliff to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Kingscliff to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Pearl St Before Turnock St and arriving at David Low Way at Mount Coolum via Surfers Paradise, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Mooloolaba, River Esplanade and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Kingscliff station to Sunshine Coast (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Kingscliff and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 247 km. The road distance is 224.3 km.
The best way to get from Kingscliff to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $150 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Kingscliff to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.
Kingscliff to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Kingscliff to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Kingscliff to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $150 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Kingscliff, NSW, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Kingscliff to Sunshine Coast (Region) via Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Central station, platform 6, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pearl St Before Turnock St to David Low Way at Mount Coolum via Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Mooloolaba, Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, and Maroochydore station, platform 2 in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Kingscliff to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Kingscliff to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Kingscliff to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Kingscliff to Sunshine Coast (Region).
There are 1845+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).





