There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane to Runaway Bay by bus, train, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Bus, line 719 bus • 1h 36m
Cheapest option
Train • 1h 48m
2 alternative options
Taxi • 50 min
Drive • 50 min
Brisbane to Runaway Bay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Runaway Bay is to train which costs $13 - $21 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Runaway Bay is to taxi which takes 50 min and costs $170 - $210.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Runaway Bay. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Runaway Bay Centre via Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Brisbane and Runaway Bay is 86 km. The road distance is 71.5 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Runaway Bay without a car is to bus and line 719 bus which takes 1h 36m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Brisbane to Runaway Bay, including transfers.
Brisbane to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Runaway Bay is to bus and line 719 bus which takes 1h 36m and costs $20 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $21 and takes 1h 48m.
Brisbane to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Runaway Bay Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Runaway Bay is 71 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Brisbane to Runaway Bay.
- Distance: 86 km
- Duration: 1h 36m
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Brisbane to Runaway Bay via Southport and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, Translink operates a train from Central station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7 - $11 and the journey takes 1h 8m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Central station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7 - $11
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17 - $35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $24 - $35
- Advantage
- $22 - $35
- Flexible
- $17 - $27
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre to Runaway Bay Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $170 - $210
Yellow Cab Co
- Phone
- +61 13 19 24
- Website
- yellowcab.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- +61 13 32 22
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
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