There are 4 ways to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff by train, bus, 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 37m$88–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hillsbus R611 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Tweed Headsbus Pm11
6h 45m$34–52Drive 199.1 km
- Drive from Caloundra to Kingscliffcar 199.1 km
2h 21m$37–53Train, bus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Bilingabus Sydney
6h 45m$36–82
Caloundra to Kingscliff by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra to Kingscliff. However, there are services departing from Bowman Rd near First Ave and arriving at Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Landsborough station, stop B, RBWH station, platform 1, Brisbane and Tweed Mall, Wharf St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Caloundra 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 37m.
The distance between Caloundra and Kingscliff is 218 km. The road distance is 199.1 km.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff, including transfers.
Caloundra to Kingscliff bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, stop B.
Caloundra to Kingscliff train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $85 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Kingscliff, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave 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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, stop B, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, RBWH station, platform 1, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, and Tweed Mall, Wharf St in around 6h 45m.
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 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Bilinga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
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Booking & Getting There
Caloundra to Kingscliff bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills station.
Kingscliff is 1h ahead of Caloundra. It is currently 1:29 PM in Caloundra and 2:29 PM in Kingscliff.
Caloundra to Kingscliff train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Kingscliff is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Caloundra to Kingscliff.
There are 535+ hotels available in Kingscliff.