There are 7 ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Runaway Bay by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
best- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CFS - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1train
3h 28m$322–745Train
cheapest- Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
7h 7m$43–175Bus via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
6h 49m$62–110Drive 318.1 km
- Drive from Coffs Harbour to Runaway Baycar 318.1 km
3h 33m$58–84Fly to Gold Coast Airport
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CFS - OOL
5h 23m$404–782Bus
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Southportbus Brisbane
6h 56m$59–126Bus via Burleigh Heads station, platform 1
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
9h 21m$62–85
Coffs Harbour to Runaway Bay by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Runaway Bay is to train which costs $40 - $180 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Runaway Bay is to fly and train which takes 3h 28m and costs $320 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Coffs Harbour to Runaway Bay. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour and arriving at Runaway Bay Centre via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park and Southport bus station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Coffs Harbour station to Runaway Bay station. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour Station and arriving at Hope Island station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Runaway Bay is 416 km. The road distance is 318 km.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Runaway Bay without a car is to bus via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park which takes 6h 49m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Coffs Harbour to Runaway Bay, including transfers.
Coffs Harbour to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Coffs Harbour station.
Coffs Harbour to Runaway Bay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Coffs Harbour Station.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Runaway Bay is to bus via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park which takes 6h 49m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $180 and takes 7h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $400 - $800 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradise 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Coffs Harbour Station to Runaway Bay Centre via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Hope Island station, platform 1, and Hope Island station, stop B in around 7h 7m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–800
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–750
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–800
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $60–75
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $80–110
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Flexible
- $85–130
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Burleigh Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Coffs Harbour to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.
Runaway Bay is 1h behind Coffs Harbour. It is currently 10:13 AM in Coffs Harbour and 9:13 AM in Runaway Bay.
Coffs Harbour to Runaway Bay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coffs Harbour to Runaway Bay is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Coffs Harbour to Runaway Bay.
There are 2525+ hotels available in Runaway Bay.











