There are 6 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 53m$312–686Train
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 32m$34–173Bus
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Southportbus Brisbane
6h 58m$53–125Drive 318.1 km
- Drive from Coffs Harbour to Runaway Baycar 318.1 km
3h 33m$58–83Fly to Gold Coast Airport
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CFS - OOL
5h 52m$368–691Bus via Burleigh Heads station, platform 1
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
8h 27m$56–77
Coffs Harbour to Runaway Bay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Runaway Bay is to train which costs $30 - $180 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Runaway Bay is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $55 - $85.
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 Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
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 32m.
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Runaway Bay is 416 km. The road distance is 318.1 km.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Runaway Bay without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 53m 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 which takes 6h 58m and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $180 and takes 7h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $360 - $700 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Coffs Harbour to Southport twice daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. 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 32m.
- 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
- $270–400
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–400
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–700
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–700
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–700
- 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
- $270–400
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–400
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Advantage
- $70–110
- Flexible
- $85–130
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Burleigh Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Coffs Harbour to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Southport station.
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 2388+ hotels available in Runaway Bay.











