Rome2Rio

How to get fromRunaway Bay to Sydneyby bus, tram, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

Find Transport to Sydney

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Runaway Bay to Sydney by bus, tram, plane, train, 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.

  1. Line 719 bus, tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Runaway Bay Centre to Griffith University, platform 4bus bus
    2. Take the tram from Griffith University station, platform 2 to Broadbeach South station, platform 1tram tram
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    4h 20m
    $78–296

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hope Island station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    17h 6m
    $72–252

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southport to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    18h 28m
    $110–310

  4. Drive 840.6 km

    1. Drive from Runaway Bay to Sydneycar car 840.6 km
    9h 12m
    $151–218

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hope Island station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    5h 11m
    $116–412

  6. Bus via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Southport to Chatswoodbus bus Pm11
    19h 9m
    $114–178

Runaway Bay to Sydney by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration17h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Runaway Bay to Sydney.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 729.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Runaway Bay Centre to Central Station via Hope Island station, Hope Island station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 17h 6m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Southport to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 17h. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers