What is the cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Runaway Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Runaway Bay is to train which costs $3 and takes 3h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to Runaway Bay?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Runaway Bay is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Runaway Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich station to Runaway Bay. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station - Bell St and arriving at Runaway Bay Centre via Milton Rd at Cribb St, stop 5, Brisbane and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Runaway Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich station to Runaway Bay station. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station, platform 1 and arriving at Hope Island station, platform 1 via Central station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Runaway Bay?

The distance between Ipswich and Runaway Bay is 116 km. The road distance is 85.8 km.

How do I travel from Ipswich to Runaway Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Runaway Bay without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Ipswich to Runaway Bay?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Ipswich to Runaway Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Runaway Bay bus from?

Ipswich to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ipswich station - Bell St.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Runaway Bay train from?

Ipswich to Runaway Bay train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ipswich station, platform 1.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Runaway Bay?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Runaway Bay is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can bus and line 719 bus, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Ipswich to Runaway Bay bus arrive?

Ipswich to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Milton Rd at Cribb St, stop 5 station.

Where does the Ipswich to Runaway Bay train arrive?

Ipswich to Runaway Bay train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 6.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Runaway Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Runaway Bay is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Ipswich to Runaway Bay.

Where can I stay near Runaway Bay?

There are 2384+ hotels available in Runaway Bay.

Ipswich to Runaway Bay - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 719 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ipswich to Runaway Bay by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Central station, platform 6train Ipca / ...
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Hope Island station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
3h 19m
$2
Bus, line 719 bus
1. Take the bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Milton Rd at Cribb St, stop 5bus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus
3. Take the bus from Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre to Runaway Bay Centrebus 711 / ...
3h 53m
$24–32
Drive 85.8 km
1. Drive from Ipswich to Runaway Baycar 85.8 km
1h 4m
$16–23

Ipswich to Runaway Bay by train and bus

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3h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 115.6 km
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Runaway Bay Centre via Central station, platform 1, Hope Island station, platform 1, and Hope Island station, stop B in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Runaway Bay Centre via Milton Rd at Cribb St, stop 5, Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Brisbane, Southport, and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre in around 3h 53m.

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