What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Kingscliff?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Kingscliff is to fly which costs $120 - $420 and takes 4h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Kingscliff?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Kingscliff is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $120 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Kingscliff?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Kingscliff. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Central Station, Surfers Paradise and Tweed Mall, Wharf St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 21m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Kingscliff?

The distance between Melbourne and Kingscliff is 1368 km. The road distance is 1639.6 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Kingscliff without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Kingscliff without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 28m and costs $130 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Kingscliff?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Melbourne to Kingscliff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Kingscliff bus from?

Melbourne to Kingscliff bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Melbourne to Kingscliff?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Kingscliff is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $120 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via Gold Coast, which costs $210 - $600 and takes 27h 21m.

Where does the Melbourne to Kingscliff bus arrive?

Melbourne to Kingscliff bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Kingscliff?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Kingscliff is 1640 km. It takes approximately 17h 18m to drive from Melbourne to Kingscliff.

Where can I stay near Kingscliff?

There are 543+ hotels available in Kingscliff.

Melbourne to Kingscliff - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Kingscliff by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
4h 39m
$120–413
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Pearl St Before Turnock Stbus 163 / ...
26h 28m
$134–492
Bus via Gold Coast
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
27h 21m
$217–565
Drive 1,639.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Kingscliffcar 1,639.6 km
17h 18m
$312–450
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
5h 20m
$160–473
Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
7h 15m
$171–342
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
8h 6m
$191–472
Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane MEL - BNK
2. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus
3. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C to Pearl St Before Turnock Stbus
7h 25m
$171–489
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Headsbus Pm12
28h 24m

Melbourne to Kingscliff by train and bus

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26h 28mAverage Duration

$134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,368.1 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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 Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Central Station, Surfers Paradise, and Tweed Mall, Wharf St in around 27h 21m.

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