There are 4 ways to get from Runaway Bay to Byron Bay by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 711 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Runaway Bay Centre to Hope Island stationbus 711
- Take the bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Baybus
3h 14m$42–52Line 719 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Runaway Bay Centre to Scarborough St at Marshall Lanebus 711 / ...
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay Interchangebus Au001 / ...
3h 24m$14–20Drive 99.3 km
- Drive from Runaway Bay to Byron Baycar 99.3 km
1h 20m$18–27Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Baybus Sydney
4h 42m$32–56
Runaway Bay to Byron Bay by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Runaway Bay to Byron Bay is to line 719 bus and bus which costs $13 - $20 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Runaway Bay to Byron Bay is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Runaway Bay to Byron Bay. However, there are services departing from Runaway Bay Centre and arriving at Byron Bay via Varsity Lakes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Runaway Bay and Byron Bay is 122 km. The road distance is 99.3 km.
The best way to get from Runaway Bay to Byron Bay without a car is to line 711 bus and bus which takes 3h 14m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Runaway Bay to Byron Bay, including transfers.
Runaway Bay to Byron Bay bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Runaway Bay Centre station.
Runaway Bay to Byron Bay bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Hope Island station.
Byron Bay is 1h ahead of Runaway Bay. It is currently 5:03 AM in Runaway Bay and 6:03 AM in Byron Bay.
Yes, the driving distance between Runaway Bay to Byron Bay is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Runaway Bay to Byron Bay.
What companies run services between Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia and Byron Bay, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Runaway Bay Centre to Byron Bay via Hope Island station, Hope Island station, platform 1, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes in around 3h 14m.
- Phone
- +61 (0)418 364 364
- [email protected]
- Website
- byronbayexpress.com.au
Bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- byronbayexpress.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Schedules at
- byronbayexpress.com.au
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
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