There are 4 ways to get from Runaway Bay to Grafton by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Surfers Paradise
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Graftonbus Au001
6h 19m$36–62Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hope Island station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Stationtrain 32
6h 31m$28–162Drive 248.1 km
- Drive from Runaway Bay to Graftoncar 248.1 km
2h 53m$44–64Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Southport to Graftonbus Sydney
9h 12m$54–118
Runaway Bay to Grafton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runaway Bay to Grafton is to bus via Surfers Paradise which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Runaway Bay to Grafton is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Runaway Bay to Grafton. However, there are services departing from Runaway Bay Centre and arriving at Grafton via Surfers Paradise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Runaway Bay station to Grafton station. However, there are services departing from Hope Island station, platform 2 and arriving at Grafton Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Runaway Bay and Grafton is 274 km. The road distance is 248.1 km.
The best way to get from Runaway Bay to Grafton without a car is to bus via Surfers Paradise which takes 6h 19m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Runaway Bay to Grafton, including transfers.
Runaway Bay to Grafton bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Runaway Bay to Grafton train services, operated by Translink, depart from Hope Island station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Runaway Bay to Grafton is to bus via Surfers Paradise which takes 6h 19m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $170 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia and Grafton, NSW, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Grafton once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runaway Bay Centre to Grafton Station via Hope Island station, Hope Island station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 6h 31m.
Train from Hope Island station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Grafton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Southport to Grafton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Advantage
- $55–90
- Flexible
- $70–110
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More Questions & Answers
Runaway Bay to Grafton bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Grafton station.
Runaway Bay to Grafton train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runaway Bay to Grafton is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Runaway Bay to Grafton.
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