There are 3 ways to get from Maroochydore to Kingscliff by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Landsborough 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 25m$87–112Drive 210.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Maroochydore to Kingscliffcar 210.4 km
2h 28m$39–55Bus
- Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Tweed Headsbus Pm11
5h 31m$63–98
Maroochydore to Kingscliff by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maroochydore to Kingscliff is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Maroochydore to Kingscliff is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Maroochydore to Kingscliff. However, there are services departing from Maroochydore and arriving at Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Brisbane and Tweed Mall, Wharf St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Maroochydore station to Kingscliff station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Maroochydore and Kingscliff is 231 km. The road distance is 210.4 km.
The best way to get from Maroochydore to Kingscliff without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Maroochydore to Kingscliff, including transfers.
Maroochydore to Kingscliff bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Maroochydore station.
Maroochydore to Kingscliff train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Maroochydore to Kingscliff is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $85 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Maroochydore, QLD, Australia and Kingscliff, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Aerodrome Rd at Rose Street to Kingscliff via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, and Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maroochydore to Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Brisbane and Tweed Mall, Wharf St in around 5h 31m.
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Maroochydore 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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Tweed Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Maroochydore to Kingscliff bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Kingscliff is 1h ahead of Maroochydore. It is currently 6:25 PM in Maroochydore and 7:25 PM in Kingscliff.
Maroochydore to Kingscliff train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Maroochydore to Kingscliff is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Maroochydore to Kingscliff.
There are 532+ hotels available in Kingscliff.