There are 4 ways to get from Mooloolaba to Kingscliff by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
4h 49m$19–30Train
cheapest- 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 28m$8–12Drive 208.4 km
- Drive from Mooloolaba to Kingscliffcar 208.4 km
2h 24m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Tweed Headsbus Pm11
5h 21m$62–97
Mooloolaba to Kingscliff by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mooloolaba to Kingscliff is to train which costs $7 - $13 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Mooloolaba to Kingscliff is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Mooloolaba to Kingscliff. However, there are services departing from Mooloolaba and arriving at Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Brisbane and Tweed Mall, Wharf St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Mooloolaba 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 5h 28m.
The distance between Mooloolaba and Kingscliff is 223 km. The road distance is 208.4 km.
The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Kingscliff without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 49m and costs $18 - $30.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Mooloolaba to Kingscliff, including transfers.
Mooloolaba to Kingscliff bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
Mooloolaba to Kingscliff train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Kingscliff is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $7 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia and Kingscliff, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Mooloolaba, River Esplanade 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, stop B, and Tweed Mall, Wharf St in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mooloolaba to Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Brisbane and Tweed Mall, Wharf St in around 5h 21m.
Train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Mooloolaba to Kingscliff bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Kingscliff is 1h ahead of Mooloolaba. It is currently 4:28 PM in Mooloolaba and 5:28 PM in Kingscliff.
Mooloolaba to Kingscliff train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Mooloolaba to Kingscliff is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Mooloolaba to Kingscliff.
There are 537+ hotels available in Kingscliff.