There are 3 ways to get from Coolangatta to Runcorn by bus, train, or car
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Line 760 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus 760
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Altandi station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
1h 53m$2Drive 88.6 km
- Drive from Coolangatta to Runcorncar 88.6 km
1h 2m$17–24Line 760 bus, train via Runcorn station, platform 2
- Take the bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus 760
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 1 to Runcorn station, platform 2train Vlbn
2h 46m$2
Coolangatta to Runcorn by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to Runcorn is to line 760 bus and train which costs $2 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Coolangatta to Runcorn is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $16 - $24.
The distance between Coolangatta and Runcorn is 93 km. The road distance is 88.6 km.
The best way to get from Coolangatta to Runcorn without a car is to line 760 bus and train which takes 1h 53m and costs $2.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Coolangatta to Runcorn, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Coolangatta to Runcorn is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Coolangatta to Runcorn.
There are 2681+ hotels available in Runcorn.
What companies run services between Coolangatta, QLD, Australia and Runcorn, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Coolangatta to Runcorn. However, you can take the line 760 bus to Varsity Lakes station, stop A, walk to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, then take the train to Altandi station, platform 3. Alternatively, you can drive from Coolangatta to Runcorn in around 1h 2m.
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Altandi station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 1 to Runcorn station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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