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How to get fromBurleigh Heads to Runaway Bayby bus, train, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Burleigh Heads to Runaway Bay by bus, train, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 701 bus, train, line 711 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop B to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus bus 701 / ...
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Hope Island station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the bus from Hope Island station, stop B to Runaway Bay Centrebus bus 711
    1h 17m
    $2

  2. Tram, line 719 bus

    1. Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Southport station, platform 1tram tram L1
    2. Take the bus from Southport bus station, stop B to Runaway Bay Centrebus bus 711 / ...
    1h 18m
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Burleigh Heads to Runaway Baytaxi taxi 23.5 km
    24 min
    $70–90

  4. Drive  23.5 km

    1. Drive from Burleigh Heads to Runaway Baycar car 23.5 km
    24 min
    $5–8

  5. Tram, line 711 bus

    1. Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Southport station, platform 1tram tram L1
    2. Take the bus from Southport bus station, stop B to Runaway Bay Retirement Villagebus bus 711
    1h 23m
    $2

Burleigh Heads to Runaway Bay by bus and train

Calendar312Weekly Services
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia and Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Burleigh Heads to Runaway Bay. However, you can take the line 701 bus to Varsity Lakes station, stop A, walk to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, take the train to Hope Island station, platform 2, walk to Hope Island station, stop B, then take the line 711 bus to Runaway Bay Centre. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Runaway Bay Centre via Southport station, platform 1 and Southport bus station, stop B in around 1h 18m.

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