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How to get fromTownsville to Kingscliffby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Townsville to Kingscliff by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane TSV - OOL
    6h 15m
    $414–833

  2. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane TSV - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    5h 49m
    $159–422

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train Bdvl / ...
    21h 6m
    $227–5,015

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Tweed Headsbus bus Pm11
    26h 55m
    $253–375

  5. Drive  1,445.2 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Kingscliffcar car 1,445.2 km
    16h 58m
    $262–378

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train Bdvl / ...
    28h 28m
    $244–584

Townsville to Kingscliff by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration28h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,222.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Kingscliff, NSW, Australia?

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Townsville to Kingscliff via Roma Street and Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 in around 21h 6m.

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