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

The cheapest way to get from Kingscliff to Runaway Bay is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kingscliff to Runaway Bay is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Kingscliff and Runaway Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Kingscliff to Runaway Bay. However, there are services departing from Pearl St Before Turnock St and arriving at Runaway Bay Centre via Tweed Heads and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Kingscliff to Runaway Bay?

The distance between Kingscliff and Runaway Bay is 52 km. The road distance is 45 km.

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

The best way to get from Kingscliff to Runaway Bay without a car is to line 173 bus and tram and line 719 bus which takes 2h 1m and costs $9 - $12.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Kingscliff to Runaway Bay, including transfers.

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

Kingscliff to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Pearl St Before Turnock St station.

Where does the Kingscliff to Runaway Bay bus arrive?

Kingscliff to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre station.

Can I drive from Kingscliff to Runaway Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Kingscliff to Runaway Bay is 45 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Kingscliff to Runaway Bay.

Where can I stay near Runaway Bay?

There are 2465+ hotels available in Runaway Bay.

Kingscliff to Runaway Bay - 5 ways to travel via line 173 bus, and tram

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

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Line 173 bus, tram, line 719 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Pearl St Before Turnock St to Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock Stbus 173
2. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Griffith University station, platform 1tram L1
3. Take the bus from Griffith University, platform 3 to Runaway Bay Centrebus 719
2h 1m
$9–12
Line 601 bus, bus, tram, line 719 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pearl St Before Turnock St to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus 601 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wharf St at Tweed Heads to Burleigh Heads station, stop Abus 700
3. Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Southport station, platform 1tram L1
4. Take the bus from Southport bus station, stop B to Runaway Bay Centrebus 711 / ...
2h 37m
$7–31
Drive 45 km
1. Drive from Kingscliff to Runaway Baycar 45 km
46 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kingscliff to Runaway Baytaxi 45 km
46 min
$130–170
Line 601 bus, bus, line 719 bus
1. Take the bus from Pearl St Before Turnock St to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus 601 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Southportbus
3. Take the bus from Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre to Runaway Bay Centrebus 711 / ...
3h 7m
$23–33

Kingscliff to Runaway Bay by bus, foot, and tram

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2h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 52.3 km
Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Pearl St Before Turnock St to Runaway Bay Centre via Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre, Tweed Heads, Southport, and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre in around 3h 7m.

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