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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Runaway Bay is to fly and tram which costs $140 - $420 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Runaway Bay is to fly and tram which takes 5h 31m and costs $140 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Runaway Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Runaway Bay. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Runaway Bay Centre via Central Station and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Runaway Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Runaway Bay station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Hope Island station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 25m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Runaway Bay?

The distance between Melbourne and Runaway Bay is 1389 km. The road distance is 1677.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Runaway Bay without a car is to bus which takes 27h 59m and costs $220 - $490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Melbourne to Runaway Bay, including transfers.

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

Melbourne to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

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

Melbourne to Runaway Bay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Runaway Bay?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Runaway Bay is to bus which takes 27h 59m and costs $220 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 28h 25m.

Where does the Melbourne to Runaway Bay bus arrive?

Melbourne to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Runaway Bay train arrive?

Melbourne to Runaway Bay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Runaway Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Runaway Bay is 1678 km. It takes approximately 17h 56m to drive from Melbourne to Runaway Bay.

Where can I stay near Runaway Bay?

There are 2465+ hotels available in Runaway Bay.

Melbourne to Runaway Bay - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Runaway Bay by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, tram
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1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
2. Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Griffith University station, platform 1tram
5h 31m
$141–411
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southportbus Brisbane
27h 59m
$225–487
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1train
28h 25m
$169–489
Drive 1,677.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Runaway Baycar 1,677.7 km
17h 56m
$299–432
Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1train
6h 28m
$169–366
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
6h 59m
$147–430
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1train
7h 56m
$155–515
Bus via Campbellfield
1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Southportbus Pm12
31h 12m
$199–265

Melbourne to Runaway Bay by train and bus

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Distance: 1,389 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Runaway Bay Centre via Central Station, Southport, and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre in around 27h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Runaway Bay Centre via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Hope Island station, platform 1, and Hope Island station, stop B in around 28h 25m.

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