There are 3 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kingscliff by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Nambour 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 3m$148–184Line 622 bus, line 615 bus, train, line 760 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Coolum Rd near Wandaa Ct to Maroochydore station, platform 1bus 622
- Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop Abus 615
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
- Take the bus from Varsity Lakes station, stop B to Wharf St at Tweed Mallbus 760
- Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Churchbus 601 / ...
6h 31m$8–14Drive 226.2 km
- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kingscliffcar 226.2 km
2h 40m$42–60
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kingscliff by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kingscliff is to line 622 bus and line 615 bus and train and line 760 bus and bus which costs $8 - $14 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kingscliff is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast (Region) station to Kingscliff station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Kingscliff is 242 km. The road distance is 226.2 km.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kingscliff without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $140 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kingscliff, including transfers.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kingscliff train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
Kingscliff is 1h ahead of Sunshine Coast (Region). It is currently 6:13 PM in Sunshine Coast (Region) and 7:13 PM in Kingscliff.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kingscliff train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kingscliff is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kingscliff.
What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Kingscliff, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Kingscliff via Nambour station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, and Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 in around 4h 3m.
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- 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
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
Bus from South Coolum Rd near Wandaa Ct to Maroochydore station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Varsity Lakes station, stop B to Wharf St at Tweed Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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