There are 4 ways to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff by train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or tram
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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 / ...
5h 24m$4–8Bus
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Tweed Headsbus Pm11
7h$52–80Drive 199.1 km
- Drive from Caloundra to Kingscliffcar 199.1 km
2h 21m$36–53Line 605 bus, train, tram, line 172 bus
- Take the bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Landsborough station, stop Abus 605
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2tram
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Churchbus 172
5h 56m$10–14
Caloundra to Kingscliff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff is to train which costs $4 - $8 and takes 5h 24m.
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 station to Kingscliff. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Mooloolaba, Brisbane and Tweed Mall, Wharf St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Caloundra and Kingscliff is 226 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 5h 24m and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff, including transfers.
Caloundra to Kingscliff bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Kingscliff is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h.
Caloundra to Kingscliff bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Kingscliff is 1h ahead of Caloundra. It is currently 10:55 PM in Caloundra and 11:55 PM in Kingscliff.
What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Kingscliff, NSW, Australia?
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, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Varsity Lakes station, and Tweed Mall, Wharf St in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caloundra station to Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Mooloolaba, Brisbane, and Tweed Mall, Wharf St in around 7h.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $27–40
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Tweed Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Landsborough station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Kingscliff is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Caloundra to Kingscliff.
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