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

The cheapest way to get from Runaway Bay to Toowoomba is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Runaway Bay to Toowoomba is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Runaway Bay and Toowoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from Runaway Bay to Toowoomba. However, there are services departing from Runaway Bay Centre and arriving at Toowoomba via Hope Island station, stop A, Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Runaway Bay and Toowoomba?

No, there is no direct train from Runaway Bay station to Toowoomba. However, there are services departing from Hope Island station, platform 2 and arriving at Toowoomba via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Runaway Bay to Toowoomba?

The distance between Runaway Bay and Toowoomba is 202 km. The road distance is 171.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Runaway Bay to Toowoomba without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $27 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Runaway Bay to Toowoomba, including transfers.

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

Runaway Bay to Toowoomba bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Hope Island station, stop A.

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

Runaway Bay to Toowoomba train services, operated by Translink, depart from Hope Island station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Runaway Bay to Toowoomba?

The best way to get from Runaway Bay to Toowoomba is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs $29 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $60 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Runaway Bay to Toowoomba bus arrive?

Runaway Bay to Toowoomba bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1.

Where does the Runaway Bay to Toowoomba train arrive?

Runaway Bay to Toowoomba train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Runaway Bay to Toowoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Runaway Bay to Toowoomba is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Runaway Bay to Toowoomba.

Where can I stay near Toowoomba?

There are 151+ hotels available in Toowoomba.

Runaway Bay to Toowoomba - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Runaway Bay to Toowoomba by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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1. Take the train from Hope Island station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus
4h 35m
$28–56
Train
1. Take the train from Hope Island station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Toowoombatrain Westlander
6h 40m
$30–602
Drive 171.3 km
1. Drive from Runaway Bay to Toowoombacar 171.3 km
2h 3m
$31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hope Island station, stop A to Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1bus R773
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus
5h 10m
$28–58

Runaway Bay to Toowoomba by bus and train

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 201.6 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Runaway Bay Centre to Toowoomba via Hope Island station, Hope Island station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runaway Bay Centre to Toowoomba via Hope Island station, Hope Island station, stop A, Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1, Roma Street busway station, and Brisbane in around 5h 10m.

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