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How to get fromMelbourne to Kingscliffby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Kingscliff by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    4h 36m
    $143–458

  2. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane AVV - OOL
    6h 4m
    $137–452

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Pearl St Before Turnock Stbus bus 173
    27h 47m
    $167–489

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Headsbus bus Pm12
    28h 13m
    $187–484

  5. Drive  1,639.6 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Kingscliffcar car 1,639.6 km
    17h 19m
    $300–434

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    7h 17m
    $193–406

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    28h 2m
    $253–598

  8. Bus via Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Headsbus bus Pm12
    28h 21m
    $238–358

Melbourne to Kingscliff by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration27h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,368.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Kingscliff, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sutherland St Opp Kingscliff Public School via Central Station and Tweed Mall, Wharf St in around 28h 13m.

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