There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Runaway Bay by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train, line 711 bus
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Hope Island station, platform 2train
- Take the bus from Hope Island station, stop B to Runaway Bay Centrebus
5h 21m$141–451Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
6h 49m$135–435Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
25h 54m$235–461Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1train
27h 59m$169–489Drive 1,676.4 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Runaway Baycar 1,676.4 km
17h 53m$306–442Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1train
6h 1m$189–396Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1train
7h 29m$143–530Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane MEL - BNK
- Take the bus from Ballina to Surfers Paradisebus
8h 24m$222–465Bus via Campbellfield
- Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Southportbus Pm12
32h 18m$199–267
Melbourne to Runaway Bay by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Runaway Bay is to fly and train and line 711 bus which costs $140 - $460 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Runaway Bay is to fly and train and line 711 bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $140 - $460.
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, Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park and Southport bus station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 54m.
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 27h 59m.
The distance between Melbourne and Runaway Bay is 1406 km. The road distance is 1676.4 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Runaway Bay without a car is to bus which takes 25h 54m and costs $230 - $470.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Melbourne to Runaway Bay, including transfers.
Melbourne to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne to Runaway Bay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Runaway Bay is to bus which takes 25h 54m and costs $230 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 27h 59m.
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, Surfers Paradise, Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park, and Southport bus station, stop B in around 25h 54m. 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 27h 59m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–410
Flights from Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–420
Flights from Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–420
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–330
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–800
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Hope Island station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Website
- Translink
Train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Hope Island station, stop B to Runaway Bay Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Melbourne to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Runaway Bay is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 8:50 PM in Melbourne and 7:50 PM in Runaway Bay.
Melbourne to Runaway Bay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Runaway Bay is 1676 km. It takes approximately 17h 53m to drive from Melbourne to Runaway Bay.
There are 2473+ hotels available in Runaway Bay.


